Rent in Washington County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,114$13,368 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,297 (+16.4%)How much rent can you afford in Washington County, CO?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Washington County, CO by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $854 | $10,248 | $34,160 | $16.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $856 | $10,272 | $34,240 | $16.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,114 | $13,368 | $44,560 | $21.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,336 | $16,032 | $53,440 | $25.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,475 | $17,700 | $59,000 | $28.37/hr |
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Rent in Washington County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Washington County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,297 for a two-bedroom, up 16.4% from $1,114. A one-bedroom goes from $856 to $991, a studio from $854 to $963.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Washington County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $856 for a one-bedroom and $1,114 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,368 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Washington County, CO?
To keep a $1,114 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.42 an hour, or $44,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $856 takes $16.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Washington County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $854, one bedroom $856, two $1,114, three $1,336 and four $1,475 a month.
Is rent affordable in Washington County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $67,167 a year ($5,597 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,114 takes 19.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,114 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.42 an hour.