Fair Market Rent in Saguache County, Colorado (2026)

The typical household in Saguache County earns $51,946 a year, comfortably above the $39,000 needed to afford a 2-bedroom apartment at the Fair Market Rent under the 30%-of-income rule.

Unit sizeFair Market Rent
Studio$748
1 Bedroom$797
2 Bedroom$975
3 Bedroom$1,295
4 Bedroom$1,529

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HUD Fair Market Rent vs. Census median rent

HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent$975
Census median gross rent (all units)$720

Census median rent runs at 73.8% of the HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Saguache County.

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FAQ

What is Fair Market Rent?

Fair Market Rent (FMR) is HUD's official estimate of the rent, plus utilities, for a standard-quality rental unit in Saguache County. HUD recalculates it every year and uses it to set payment standards for housing choice vouchers.

How much income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Saguache County?

Using the standard rule that rent should not exceed 30% of income, a household needs about $39,000 a year to afford the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $975 a month.

How does Fair Market Rent compare to actual median rent?

The Census Bureau's median gross rent for Saguache County is $720 a month, versus HUD's 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $975. The two measure different things, so some gap is normal.

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).