Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in El Paso County, Colorado
El Paso County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,621 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,696 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $31.17 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,621
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 15% less than in Colorado
- Typical rent
- $1,696
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 4% less than in Colorado
- Wage needed
- $31.17
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $64,840 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 55%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in Colorado
Only here
Renting in El Paso County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Crowley County has the lowest typical rent ($984), 42% below the $1,696 in El Paso County.
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 El Paso 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 El Paso County was $1,761 a month in September 2026: 2.8% 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 | $1,129 | $21.71 | $45,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,380 | $26.54 | $55,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,621 | $31.17 | $64,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,245 | $43.17 | $89,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,574 | $49.50 | $102,960 |
HUD area: Colorado Springs, CO HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 47 ZIP codes in El Paso County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,020 in 80808 to $2,430 in 80927. 30 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,621).
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)
| 80132 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,480 | $1,810 | $2,130 | $2,950 | $3,380 |
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| 80133 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,850 | $2,560 | $2,940 |
| 80808 | Colorado Springs, CO | $710 | $870 | $1,020 | $1,420 | $1,620 |
| 80808 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $710 | $870 | $1,020 | $1,420 | $1,620 |
| 80809 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,350 | $1,650 | $1,940 | $2,690 | $3,080 |
| 80817 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,750 | $2,430 | $2,770 |
| 80817 | Pueblo, CO | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,750 | $2,430 | $2,770 |
| 80819 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,450 | $2,010 | $2,300 |
| 80819 | Teller County, CO | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,450 | $2,010 | $2,300 |
| 80829 | Colorado Springs, CO | $840 | $1,030 | $1,210 | $1,680 | $1,920 |
| 80831 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,330 | $3,230 | $3,700 |
| 80831 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,330 | $3,230 | $3,700 |
| 80840 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,510 | $1,850 | $2,170 | $3,000 | $3,450 |
| 80864 | Colorado Springs, CO | $990 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $2,030 | $2,320 |
| 80902 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,430 | $1,750 | $2,050 | $2,840 | $3,260 |
| 80903 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,540 | $2,130 | $2,450 |
| 80904 | Colorado Springs, CO | $990 | $1,210 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,250 |
| 80905 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,000 | $1,230 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,290 |
| 80906 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,170 | $1,440 | $1,700 | $2,350 | $2,680 |
| 80906 | Teller County, CO | $1,170 | $1,440 | $1,700 | $2,350 | $2,680 |
| 80907 | Colorado Springs, CO | $940 | $1,150 | $1,350 | $1,870 | $2,140 |
| 80908 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,180 | $1,390 | $1,710 | $2,420 | $2,840 |
| 80909 | Colorado Springs, CO | $990 | $1,210 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,250 |
| 80910 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,040 | $1,280 | $1,500 | $2,080 | $2,380 |
| 80911 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,160 | $1,420 | $1,670 | $2,310 | $2,650 |
| 80913 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,890 | $2,620 | $3,010 |
| 80914 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,310 | $1,540 | $1,900 | $2,680 | $3,150 |
| 80915 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,030 | $1,260 | $1,480 | $2,050 | $2,350 |
| 80916 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,090 | $1,330 | $1,560 | $2,160 | $2,480 |
| 80917 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,020 | $1,240 | $1,460 | $2,020 | $2,320 |
| 80918 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,720 | $2,380 | $2,730 |
| 80919 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,790 | $2,480 | $2,840 |
| 80920 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,370 | $1,680 | $1,970 | $2,730 | $3,130 |
| 80921 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,480 | $1,800 | $2,120 | $2,940 | $3,370 |
| 80922 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,370 | $1,680 | $1,970 | $2,730 | $3,130 |
| 80923 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,360 | $1,670 | $1,960 | $2,710 | $3,110 |
| 80924 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,480 | $1,800 | $2,160 | $3,030 | $3,460 |
| 80925 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,280 | $3,160 | $3,620 |
| 80926 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,070 | $1,330 | $1,540 | $2,150 | $2,460 |
| 80926 | Fremont County, CO | $1,070 | $1,330 | $1,540 | $2,150 | $2,460 |
| 80927 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,690 | $2,070 | $2,430 | $3,360 | $3,860 |
| 80928 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,140 | $1,390 | $1,640 | $2,280 | $2,590 |
| 80929 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,470 | $1,800 | $2,110 | $2,930 | $3,360 |
| 80930 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,430 | $1,750 | $2,050 | $2,840 | $3,260 |
| 80938 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,530 | $1,870 | $2,200 | $3,050 | $3,500 |
| 80939 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,090 | $2,900 | $3,320 |
| 80951 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,480 | $1,800 | $2,120 | $2,940 | $3,370 |
- 80132 · Colorado Springs, CO $2,130$2,950
- 80133 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,850$2,560
- 80808 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,020$1,420
- 80808 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $1,020$1,420
- 80809 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,940$2,690
- 80817 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,750$2,430
- 80817 · Pueblo, CO $1,750$2,430
- 80819 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,450$2,010
- 80819 · Teller County, CO $1,450$2,010
- 80829 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,210$1,680
- 80831 · Colorado Springs, CO $2,330$3,230
- 80831 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,330$3,230
- 80840 · Colorado Springs, CO $2,170$3,000
- 80864 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,450$2,030
- 80902 · Colorado Springs, CO $2,050$2,840
- 80903 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,540$2,130
- 80904 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,420$1,970
- 80905 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,440$1,990
- 80906 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,700$2,350
- 80906 · Teller County, CO $1,700$2,350
- 80907 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,350$1,870
- 80908 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,710$2,420
- 80909 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,420$1,970
- 80910 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,500$2,080
- 80911 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,670$2,310
- 80913 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,890$2,620
- 80914 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,900$2,680
- 80915 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,480$2,050
- 80916 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,560$2,160
- 80917 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,460$2,020
- 80918 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,720$2,380
- 80919 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,790$2,480
- 80920 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,970$2,730
- 80921 · Colorado Springs, CO $2,120$2,940
- 80922 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,970$2,730
- 80923 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,960$2,710
- 80924 · Colorado Springs, CO $2,160$3,030
- 80925 · Colorado Springs, CO $2,280$3,160
- 80926 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,540$2,150
- 80926 · Fremont County, CO $1,540$2,150
- 80927 · Colorado Springs, CO $2,430$3,360
- 80928 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,640$2,280
- 80929 · Colorado Springs, CO $2,110$2,930
- 80930 · Colorado Springs, CO $2,050$2,840
- 80938 · Colorado Springs, CO $2,200$3,050
- 80939 · Colorado Springs, CO $2,090$2,900
- 80951 · Colorado Springs, CO $2,120$2,940
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 El Paso County, 55% 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.
55%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
97,958 households rent in El Paso County
- Spend half or more of their income 26%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 29%
- Spend less than 30% 45%
Compared with the state and the country
- El Paso 55%
- Colorado 53%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in El Paso County
HUD lists 51 properties with homes for low-income households in El Paso County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 32
- HUD-assisted
- 18
- public housing
- 4
5,270 homes in all; 4,515 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Colorado Springs Public housing 915 Yuma St, Colorado Springs 80909 276 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs · Average payment: $370 a month · Average wait: 17 months · Homes at several sites · (719) 387-6700
- Copper Range Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 7535 Copper Range Hts, Colorado Springs 80908 240 homes, 237 low-income · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 139 · 3 bd: 51 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Fountain Springs Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4325 Fountain Springs Grv, Colorado Springs 80916 228 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 116 · 3 bd: 88 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Colorado Springs Public housing 1087 Westmoreland Rd, Colorado Springs 80907 215 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs · Average payment: $486 a month · Average wait: 23 months · Homes at several sites · (719) 387-6700
- Colorado Springs Public housing 1940 S El Paso Ave, Colorado Springs 80905 215 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs · Average payment: $495 a month · Average wait: 30 months · Homes at several sites · (719) 387-6700
- Copper Creek Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4980 Copper Springs Vw, Colorado Springs 80916 216 homes, 214 low-income · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 125 · 3 bd: 47 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Greentree Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3562 N Carefree Cir, Colorado Springs 80917 216 homes, 214 low-income · 2 bd: 214 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Whitney Young Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2129 Delta Dr, Colorado Springs 80910 200 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 102 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 2017 · For families · (719) 591-0826
- Traditions at Colorado Springs Tax credit (LIHTC) 6010 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs 80923 180 homes, 178 low-income · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 88 · 2 bd: 82 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Winfield Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6118 Romley Pt, Colorado Springs 80922 160 homes, 158 low-income · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 80 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Green Valley Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1960 S Chelton Rd, Colorado Springs 80916 121 homes, 120 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 49 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1995
- Hampton Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1624 Hampton S, Colorado Springs 80906 120 low-income homes · In service since 1995 · For families · (719) 540-0639
- Sandcreek Apts (colorado Springs) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1940 S Chelton Rd, Colorado Springs 80916 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 1996
- Point of the Pines Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 330 Elkton Dr, Colorado Springs 80907 111 homes, 108 low-income · Studio: 110 · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Homewood Point Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 925 Homewood Pt, Colorado Springs 80903 104 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 72 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Villas in Southgate Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1810 S Corona Ave, Colorado Springs 80905 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 100 · In service since 2007 · For older adults · (719) 632-7444
- Centennial Plaza HUD-assisted 516 E Kiowa St, Colorado Springs 80903 99 low-income homes · For older adults · (719) 387-6700
- Stetson Meadows Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4485 Laredo Meadow Pt, Colorado Springs 80922 180 homes, 93 low-income · 1 bd: 61 · 2 bd: 95 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Rosemont at Shadow Mountain Tax credit (LIHTC) 220 Shadow Ridge Grv, Colorado Springs 80918 144 homes, 86 low-income · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 78 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Garden Apartments HUD-assisted 3360 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs 80910 84 low-income homes · For families · (719) 574-3874
- Constitution Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7230 Constitution Square Hts, Colorado Springs 80915 180 homes, 83 low-income · 1 bd: 76 · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2002
- Hatler May Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 2842 Vickers Dr, Colorado Springs 80918 77 homes, 76 low-income · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Fountain Ridge South Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6850 Red Deer Pt, Fountain 80817 75 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Payne Chapel Housing HUD-assisted 1001 S Institute St, Colorado Springs 80903 72 low-income homes · For families · (719) 591-6271
- Wyndam Place Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 725 S Weber St, Colorado Springs 80903 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 29 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Village at Homewood Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 907 E Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs 80903 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 29 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Greenway Flats PSH Tax credit (LIHTC) 31 W Las Vegas St, Colorado Springs 80903 65 low-income homes · Studio: 65 · In service since 2019 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Lakeview Apts HUD-assisted 610 S Union Blvd, Colorado Springs 80910 62 low-income homes · For families · (719) 475-0129
- Hillside Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1045 S Institute St, Colorado Springs 80903 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 4383 Timberview Pt, Colorado Springs 80906 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Village at the Bluffs HUD-assisted 3495 American Dr, Colorado Springs 80917 51 low-income homes · For older adults · (719) 550-9225
- Paloma Gardens HUD-assisted 3140 Mallard Dr, Colorado Springs 80910 127 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (719) 227-7162
- Freedom Springs Tax credit (LIHTC) 734 Western Dr, Colorado Springs 80915 50 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2020
- Tamarac Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 700 W Cheyenne Rd, Colorado Springs 80906 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Villa at Sunny Vista HUD-assisted 2480 E Dale St, Colorado Springs 80909 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (719) 635-9595
- Colorado Springs Silvercrest HUD-assisted 904 Yuma St, Colorado Springs 80909 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (719) 475-2045
- Colorado Springs Silvercrest II HUD-assisted 824 Yuma St, Colorado Springs 80909 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (719) 475-2045
- Wyndam Place Senior Residences II Tax credit (LIHTC) 350 E Las Animas St, Colorado Springs 80903 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Lynmar Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2750 Vickers Dr, Colorado Springs 80918 100 homes, 45 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1999
- Fountain Public housing 906 Grinde Dr, Fountain 80817 40 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Fountain · Average payment: $399 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (719) 382-5639
- Silverkey Apartments HUD-assisted 1410 N Hancock Ave, Colorado Springs 80903 33 low-income homes · For older adults · (719) 387-6737
- Plaza on the Platte Tax credit (LIHTC) 2508 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs 80909 32 low-income homes · Studio: 31 · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 1996
- Residence at Village Green Tax credit (LIHTC) 3455 N Carefree Cir, Colorado Springs 80917 44 homes, 22 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2015
- Silvercrest Villas HUD-assisted 406 Cheyenne St, Calhan 80808 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (719) 347-2616
- Fountain Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 390 Comanche Village Dr, Fountain 80817 36 homes, 17 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1999
- Fountain Townhomes HUD-assisted 110 E Iowa Ave, Fountain 80817 15 homes, 14 low-income · For families · (719) 382-5630
- Mayfair Apartments HUD-assisted 120 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs 80903 52 homes, 13 low-income · For older adults · (719) 475-0129
- Kiowa I & II HUD-assisted 444 E Kiowa St, Colorado Springs 80903 10 low-income homes · For families · (719) 387-6746
- Pikes Peak Properties HUD-assisted 3609 Michigan Ave, Colorado Springs 80910 8 low-income homes · For families · (719) 385-5902
- Westmeadow Peaks Tax credit (LIHTC) 1472 Meadow Peak Vw, Colorado Springs 80906 216 homes · In service since 2002
- Residences at Skyway Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 886 Arcturus Dr, Colorado Springs 80905 66 homes · In service since 2009
3 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 El Paso County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in El Paso 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 | $24,450 | $40,750 | $65,200 |
| 2 people | $27,950 | $46,600 | $74,500 |
| 3 people | $31,450 | $52,400 | $83,800 |
| 4 people | $34,900 | $58,200 | $93,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $62,900 | $100,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $67,550 | $108,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,200 | $115,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $76,850 | $122,900 |
Area median income: $116,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Colorado Springs, CO HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,016 – $1,242
- 1 bedroom $1,242 – $1,518
- 2 bedrooms $1,459 – $1,783
- 3 bedrooms $2,021 – $2,470
- 4 bedrooms $2,317 – $2,831
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
- Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,313 vouchers · 706 public housing units (719) 387-6700 Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs: info@csha.us
- Housing Authority of the City of Fountain Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 244 vouchers · 40 public housing units (719) 382-5639 Housing Authority of the City of Fountain: areeder@fountaincohousing.org
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 El Paso County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in El Paso County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Community Economic Defense Project Cedp- Colorado Springs
1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Homelessness services
- and 1 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in El Paso County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Colorado, the average home bill was $101 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
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Cash to move in
$3,242
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,621
- Security deposit
- $1,621
- Total
- $3,242
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
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 El Paso County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,129; 1 bedroom: $1,380; 2 bedrooms: $1,621; 3 bedrooms: $2,245; 4 bedrooms: $2,574. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in El Paso County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,621) without spending more than 30% of income takes $31.17 an hour full time, or $64,840 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in El Paso County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $58,200 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 El Paso 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 $1,459 and $1,783 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in El Paso County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,020 in 80808 to $2,430 in 80927. 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 El Paso County?
HUD lists 51 properties with homes for low-income households in El Paso County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 El Paso County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In El Paso County, 55% of renter households are in that position; in Colorado, 53%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).