Rent in Weld County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,563$18,756 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,647 (+5.4%)How much rent can you afford in Weld 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 Weld 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 | $1,171 | $14,052 | $46,840 | $22.52/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,238 | $14,856 | $49,520 | $23.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,563 | $18,756 | $62,520 | $30.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,174 | $26,088 | $86,960 | $41.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,590 | $31,080 | $103,600 | $49.81/hr |
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Rent in Weld County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Weld County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,647 for a two-bedroom, up 5.4% from $1,563. A one-bedroom goes from $1,238 to $1,307, a studio from $1,171 to $1,240.
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 Weld County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,238 for a one-bedroom and $1,563 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,756 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 Weld County, CO?
To keep a $1,563 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.06 an hour, or $62,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,238 takes $23.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Weld County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,171, one bedroom $1,238, two $1,563, three $2,174 and four $2,590 a month.
Is rent affordable in Weld County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $97,097 a year ($8,091 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,563 takes 19.3% 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: ($1,563 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $62,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.06 an hour.