HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Boulder County, CO?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Boulder County, Colorado, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $2,124 a month. Rents run from $1,553 for a studio up to $3,239 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Boulder County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,553 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,124 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,820 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,239 |
How does Boulder County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Colorado.
Higher rent than 95% of counties in Colorado · 4th of 64
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit County | $2,467 |
| 2 | Eagle County | $2,379 |
| 3 | Pitkin County | $2,214 |
| 4 | Boulder County(you are here) | $2,124 |
| … 57 more … | ||
| 59 | Baca County | $973 |
| 59 | Costilla County | $973 |
| 59 | Otero County | $973 |
More data for Boulder County, Colorado
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Boulder County, CO for 2026?
In Boulder County, Colorado, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $2,124 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,553 for a studio to $3,239 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Boulder County, CO?
A two-bedroom in Boulder County, Colorado has a Fair Market Rent of $2,124 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Boulder County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Boulder County, CO?
Every ZIP code in Boulder County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Boulder County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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