Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Boulder County, Colorado
Boulder County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,033 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,966 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $39.10 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,033
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 6% more than in Colorado
- Typical rent
- $1,966
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 12% more than in Colorado
- Wage needed
- $39.10
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $81,320 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 60%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 13% more than in Colorado
Only here
Renting in Boulder County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Boulder County has the 3rd largest share of rent-burdened renters of the 57 counties in Colorado with this figure (60%).
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Nearby, in Clear Creek County, the typical rent is $1,467: 25% less than in Boulder County ($1,966).
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At 62%, Boulder County ranks 4th among the 64 counties in Colorado for the lowest homeownership rate.
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At $1,966, Boulder County ranks 6th among the 63 counties in Colorado with this figure for the highest typical rent.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Boulder County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Boulder County was $2,196 a month in September 2026: 2.5% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,520 | $29.23 | $60,800 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,735 | $33.37 | $69,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,033 | $39.10 | $81,320 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,703 | $51.98 | $108,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,146 | $60.50 | $125,840 |
HUD area: Boulder, CO MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 26 ZIP codes in Boulder County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,920 in 80466 to $2,390 in 80305. 16 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,033).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 80025 | Boulder, CO | $1,760 | $1,930 | $2,270 | $3,000 | $3,430 |
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| 80026 | Boulder, CO | $1,610 | $1,840 | $2,160 | $2,870 | $3,340 |
| 80026 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,610 | $1,840 | $2,160 | $2,870 | $3,340 |
| 80027 | Boulder, CO | $1,760 | $2,010 | $2,360 | $3,140 | $3,650 |
| 80027 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,760 | $2,010 | $2,360 | $3,140 | $3,650 |
| 80301 | Boulder, CO | $1,620 | $1,850 | $2,170 | $2,890 | $3,360 |
| 80302 | Boulder, CO | $1,600 | $1,830 | $2,140 | $2,850 | $3,310 |
| 80303 | Boulder, CO | $1,580 | $1,810 | $2,120 | $2,820 | $3,280 |
| 80303 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,580 | $1,810 | $2,120 | $2,820 | $3,280 |
| 80304 | Boulder, CO | $1,670 | $1,900 | $2,230 | $2,970 | $3,450 |
| 80305 | Boulder, CO | $1,790 | $2,040 | $2,390 | $3,180 | $3,700 |
| 80310 | Boulder, CO | $1,600 | $1,830 | $2,150 | $2,860 | $3,320 |
| 80455 | Boulder, CO | $1,640 | $1,850 | $2,160 | $2,880 | $3,320 |
| 80466 | Boulder, CO | $1,480 | $1,620 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80466 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,480 | $1,620 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80471 | Boulder, CO | $1,520 | $1,730 | $2,030 | $2,700 | $3,140 |
| 80481 | Boulder, CO | $1,570 | $1,740 | $2,050 | $2,680 | $3,100 |
| 80501 | Boulder, CO | $1,400 | $1,620 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80501 | Greeley, CO | $1,400 | $1,620 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80503 | Boulder, CO | $1,470 | $1,670 | $1,960 | $2,610 | $3,030 |
| 80503 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,470 | $1,670 | $1,960 | $2,610 | $3,030 |
| 80510 | Boulder, CO | $1,440 | $1,620 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80510 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,440 | $1,620 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80540 | Boulder, CO | $1,790 | $1,970 | $2,270 | $3,030 | $3,450 |
| 80540 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,790 | $1,970 | $2,270 | $3,030 | $3,450 |
| 80544 | Boulder, CO | $1,520 | $1,730 | $2,030 | $2,700 | $3,140 |
- 80025 · Boulder, CO $2,270$3,000
- 80026 · Boulder, CO $2,160$2,870
- 80026 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,160$2,870
- 80027 · Boulder, CO $2,360$3,140
- 80027 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,360$3,140
- 80301 · Boulder, CO $2,170$2,890
- 80302 · Boulder, CO $2,140$2,850
- 80303 · Boulder, CO $2,120$2,820
- 80303 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,120$2,820
- 80304 · Boulder, CO $2,230$2,970
- 80305 · Boulder, CO $2,390$3,180
- 80310 · Boulder, CO $2,150$2,860
- 80455 · Boulder, CO $2,160$2,880
- 80466 · Boulder, CO $1,920$2,540
- 80466 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $1,920$2,540
- 80471 · Boulder, CO $2,030$2,700
- 80481 · Boulder, CO $2,050$2,680
- 80501 · Boulder, CO $1,920$2,540
- 80501 · Greeley, CO $1,920$2,540
- 80503 · Boulder, CO $1,960$2,610
- 80503 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,960$2,610
- 80510 · Boulder, CO $1,920$2,540
- 80510 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,920$2,540
- 80540 · Boulder, CO $2,270$3,030
- 80540 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $2,270$3,030
- 80544 · Boulder, CO $2,030$2,700
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Boulder County, 60% of renter households are in that position; in Colorado, 53%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
60%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
52,108 households rent in Boulder County
- Spend half or more of their income 34%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 40%
Compared with the state and the country
- Boulder 60%
- Colorado 53%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Boulder County
HUD lists 69 properties with homes for low-income households in Boulder County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 57
- HUD-assisted
- 17
4,869 homes in all; 4,241 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Project Renovate Tax credit (LIHTC) Various, Boulder 80302 279 low-income homes · Studio: 58 · 1 bd: 103 · 2 bd: 74 · 3 bd: 37 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2016 · For older adults, families
- Copper Stone Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 750 S Lafayette Dr, Lafayette 80026 260 low-income homes · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 150 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Copper Peak Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2770 Copper Peak Ln, Longmont 80504 240 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 138 · 3 bd: 54 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Kestrel Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 245 N 95th Street, Louisville 80027 200 low-income homes · 1 bd: 107 · 2 bd: 63 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, families
- Cloverbasin Village I Tax credit (LIHTC) 630 S Peck Dr, Longmont 80503 176 homes, 175 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 64 · In service since 2000
- Aspinwall at Josephine Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 745 W Cleveland Cir, Lafayette 80026 167 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 74 · 3 bd: 31 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2014 · For families
- San Juan del Centro Apts (BOULDER) Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3100 34th St, Boulder 80301 150 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 64 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2007 · For families · (303) 447-0532
- Centennial Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1025 Pace Street, Longmont 80504 140 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 66 · 3 bd: 46 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Crisman Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 750 Crisman Dr, Longmont 80501 114 low-income homes · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2018 · For families
- StoneHedge Place Apartments HUD-assisted 600 Martin St, Longmont 80501 114 low-income homes · For families · (303) 776-5131
- Diagonal Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 3705 Canfield St, Boulder 80301 105 low-income homes · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Cannery Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 3rd Ave, Longmont 80501 94 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 55 · 2 bd: 35 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Canyon Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 700 Walnut St, Boulder 80302 82 low-income homes · 1 bd: 82 · In service since 2020 · For older adults · (720) 564-4610
- Suites Supportive Housing Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 2000 Sunset Way, Longmont 80501 82 low-income homes · Studio: 11 · 1 bd: 67 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Mountain View Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1350 Collyer St, Longmont 80501 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2006 · For older adults · (303) 776-9103
- Josephine Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 455 N Burlington Ave, Lafayette 80026 74 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- Village Place at Longmont Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 Coffman St, Longmont 80501 72 low-income homes · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Fairways Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5600 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder 80303 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 46 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Lumine on 28th Tax credit (LIHTC) 2805 28th St, Boulder 80301 69 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Peakview Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 601 Merlin Dr, Lafayette 80026 160 homes, 64 low-income · 1 bd: 44 · 2 bd: 73 · 3 bd: 43 · In service since 1996
- Ledges on 29th Tax credit (LIHTC) 2810 29th St, Boulder 80301 61 low-income homes · Studio: 9 · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Eagle Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1310 Cimarron Dr, Lafayette 80026 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Fall River Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 321 Homestead Pkwy, Longmont 80504 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Spring Creek Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 320 Homestead Pkwy, Longmont 80504 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- High Mar Tax credit (LIHTC) 4990 Moorhead Ave, Boulder 80305 59 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Red Oak Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 2637 Valmont Rd, Boulder 80304 59 low-income homes · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Bustop Tax credit (LIHTC) 4871 Broadway St, Boulder 80304 53 low-income homes · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 43 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Longs Peak Residence HUD-assisted 2139 Emery St, Longmont 80501 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (303) 651-3601
- Aspen Meadows (LONGMONT) Tax credit (LIHTC) 70 21st Ave, Longmont 80501 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2002
- Parkside Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1209 Tulip St, Longmont 80501 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2006 · For families · (303) 651-0359
- Hearthstone at Hover Crossing, The HUD-assisted 1765 Cook Court, Longmont 80501 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (303) 774-4630
- Lodge at Hover Crossing HUD-assisted 2127 18th Ave, Longmont 80501 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (303) 774-4630
- Holiday Neighborhood Tax credit (LIHTC) 4600 Broadway St, Boulder 80304 49 low-income homes · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Kimbark Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1200 Kimbark St, Longmont 80501 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Spark West Tax credit (LIHTC) 3155 Bluff St, Boulder 80301 45 low-income homes · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Broadway East Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 3110 Broadway St, Boulder 80304 44 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Quail Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 321 Quail Rd, Longmont 80501 72 homes, 43 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2000
- Foothills Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 747 Cherry Ave, Boulder 80304 74 homes, 42 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2001
- Canopy at Red Oak Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 2637 and 2625 Valmont Road, Boulder 80304 41 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Attention Homes Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1440 Pine St, Boulder 80302 40 low-income homes · Studio: 26 · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2019 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Ciclo Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3390 Valmont Rd, Boulder 80301 38 low-income homes · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Palo Park Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 4525 Palo Parkway, Boulder 80301 35 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Glen Willow Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 Pearl St, Boulder 80302 34 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Glen Willow Apartments HUD-assisted 303 Pearl St, Boulder 80302 34 low-income homes · For families · (720) 564-4654
- Uptown Broadway Tax credit (LIHTC) 4565 14th St, Boulder 80304 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Lee Hill Tax credit (LIHTC) 1175 Lee Hill Dr, Boulder 80302 31 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · In service since 2014 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Parkside Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 5007 Valmont Rd, Boulder 80301 34 homes, 30 low-income · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 13 · In service since 1994
- Helios Station Apts Ahpc Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 550 N 111th St, Lafayette 80026 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2003 · For families · (303) 666-4348
- Lydia Morgan Elderly Tax credit (LIHTC) 1450 Lincoln Ave, Louisville 80027 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Regal Square HUD-assisted 255 Regal St, Louisville 80027 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (303) 665-9244
- Alvarado Village HUD-assisted 3380 Berkley Ct, Boulder 80305 28 low-income homes · For families · (303) 497-0666
- Aspen Meadows Neighborhood Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 21st Ave, Longmont 80501 28 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Montview Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 1244 Hunter Ct, Longmont 80501 27 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 1998
- Broadway West Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 3120 Broadway St, Boulder 80304 26 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Tungsten Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 333 Highway 72, Nederland 80466 26 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Eastglen Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 630 Lashley St, Longmont 80504 102 homes, 21 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 69 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 1996
- Longmont Supportive Housing HUD-assisted 2320 Wedgewood Ave, Longmont 80503 19 homes, 18 low-income · For older adults · (800) 466-7722
- Sinton Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1853 26th St, Boulder 80302 83 homes, 17 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 58 · In service since 1994
- Coffman Townhome Tax credit (LIHTC) 230 Coffman St, Longmont 80501 17 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 1995
- Sunnyside Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 East St, Louisville 80027 17 low-income homes · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2000
- Vistoso Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4500 Baseline Rd, Boulder 80303 15 low-income homes · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Catamaran Court HUD-assisted 6653 Kalua Rd, Boulder 80301 12 low-income homes · For families · (303) 665-9244
- Bloomfield Place HUD-assisted 722 5th Ave, Lyons 80540 8 low-income homes · For older adults · (303) 519-1579
- Foothills Group Home HUD-assisted 4500 7th St, Boulder 80304 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Imagine Housing Corp. II HUD-assisted 1608 Otis Dr, Longmont 80504 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (303) 926-6403
- Cloverbasin Village II Tax credit (LIHTC) 630 S Peck Dr, Longmont 80503 162 homes · In service since 2002
- Cloverbasin Village III Tax credit (LIHTC) 630 S Peck Dr, Longmont 80503 84 homes · In service since 2001
- Woodlands Boulder Tax credit (LIHTC) 2663 Mapleton Ave, Boulder 80304 35 homes · In service since 1993
- Westview Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 4600 Broadway St, Boulder 80304 34 homes · In service since 2012
5 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Boulder County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Boulder County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $31,500 | $52,500 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $36,000 | $60,000 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $40,500 | $67,500 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $45,000 | $75,000 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $48,600 | $81,000 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $52,200 | $87,000 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $55,800 | $93,000 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $59,400 | $99,000 | $141,000 |
Area median income: $150,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Boulder, CO MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,368 – $1,672
- 1 bedroom $1,562 – $1,909
- 2 bedrooms $1,830 – $2,236
- 3 bedrooms $2,433 – $2,973
- 4 bedrooms $2,831 – $3,461
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Boulder Housing Partners Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,328 vouchers (720) 564-4610 Boulder Housing Partners: officials@boulderhousing.org
- Boulder County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 984 vouchers (303) 441-3929 Boulder County Housing Authority: hofrontdesk@bouldercounty.org
- Longmont Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 518 vouchers (303) 651-8581 Longmont Housing Authority: lhareceivables@longmontcolorado.gov
Housing agencies in Colorado Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Colorado
What Colorado law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- C.R.S. §38-12-102.5
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 days
- C.R.S. §13-40-104(1)(d)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 21 days
- C.R.S. §13-40-107(2)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 60 days
- C.R.S. §38-12-701(2)(a)
- Only a court order can remove youC.R.S. §38-12-510(1)
- Protection from retaliationC.R.S. §38-12-509(1)(a)
- Protection related to immigration statusC.R.S. §38-12-1203(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Boulder County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Boulder County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Oweesta Corporation
2432 Main St, Longmont
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What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,033
- Security deposit
- $2,033
- Total
- $4,066
When you'll have it
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What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Boulder County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,520; 1 bedroom: $1,735; 2 bedrooms: $2,033; 3 bedrooms: $2,703; 4 bedrooms: $3,146. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Boulder County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,033) without spending more than 30% of income takes $39.10 an hour full time, or $81,320 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Boulder County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $75,000 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Boulder County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,830 and $2,236 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Boulder County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,920 in 80466 to $2,390 in 80305. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Boulder County?
HUD lists 69 properties with homes for low-income households in Boulder County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Boulder County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Boulder County, 60% of renter households are in that position; in Colorado, 53%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).