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HUD Open Data · FY 2026

What is the Fair Market Rent in El Paso County, CO?

$1,735/mo 2.4%vs 2025 ($1,778)

Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025

In El Paso County, Colorado, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,735 a month. Rents run from $1,196 for a studio up to $2,744 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 El Paso County and Neighbouring Counties

Elbert: $2,089Teller: $1,493Pueblo: $1,269Douglas: $2,089El Paso County: $1,735Lincoln: $1,016Fremont: $1,244$2,089$1,493$1,269$2,089$1,735$1,016$1,244
Unit sizeMonthly FMR (FY 2026)
Studio / Efficiency$1,196
1 Bedroom$1,464
2 Bedrooms$1,735
3 Bedrooms$2,413
4 Bedrooms$2,744

How does El Paso County compare?

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Colorado.

Higher rent than 77% of counties in Colorado · 16th of 64

Cheapest: Otero County($973)
Priciest: Summit County($2,467)
#CountyValue
1Summit County$2,467
2Eagle County$2,379
3Pitkin County$2,214
… 12 more …
16El Paso County(you are here)$1,735
… 45 more …
59Baca County$973
59Costilla County$973
59Otero County$973

More data for El Paso County, Colorado

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Fair Market Rent in El Paso County, CO for 2026?

In El Paso County, Colorado, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,735 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,196 for a studio to $2,744 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 El Paso County, CO?

A two-bedroom in El Paso County, Colorado has a Fair Market Rent of $1,735 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.

When do Fair Market Rents in El Paso 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 El Paso County, CO?

Every ZIP code in El Paso County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in El Paso County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. Effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025).