Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Jefferson County, Colorado
Jefferson County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,169 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,861 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $41.71 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,169
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 13% more than in Colorado
- Typical rent
- $1,861
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 6% more than in Colorado
- Wage needed
- $41.71
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $86,760 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 53%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- About the same as in Colorado
Only here
Renting in Jefferson County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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At $110,656, Jefferson County ranks 4th among the 64 counties in Colorado for the highest typical household income.
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Nearby, in Clear Creek County, the typical rent is $1,467: 21% less than in Jefferson County ($1,861).
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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County was $1,931 a month in September 2026: about the same as 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 | $1,751 | $33.67 | $70,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,831 | $35.21 | $73,240 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,169 | $41.71 | $86,760 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,846 | $54.73 | $113,840 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,183 | $61.21 | $127,320 |
HUD area: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, 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 28 ZIP codes in Jefferson County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,890 in 80033 to $3,210 in 80007. 17 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,169).
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)
| 80002 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,610 | $1,680 | $1,990 | $2,610 | $2,920 |
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| 80003 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,650 | $1,730 | $2,050 | $2,690 | $3,010 |
| 80004 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,640 | $1,710 | $2,030 | $2,660 | $2,980 |
| 80005 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $2,020 | $2,110 | $2,500 | $3,280 | $3,670 |
| 80007 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $2,590 | $2,710 | $3,210 | $4,210 | $4,710 |
| 80021 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $2,070 | $2,160 | $2,560 | $3,360 | $3,760 |
| 80033 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,750 |
| 80123 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $2,030 | $2,120 | $2,510 | $3,290 | $3,680 |
| 80127 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,990 | $2,090 | $2,470 | $3,240 | $3,620 |
| 80128 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,880 | $1,970 | $2,330 | $3,060 | $3,420 |
| 80214 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,900 | $2,490 | $2,790 |
| 80215 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,630 | $1,710 | $2,020 | $2,650 | $2,960 |
| 80226 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,560 | $1,630 | $1,930 | $2,530 | $2,830 |
| 80227 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,710 | $1,790 | $2,120 | $2,780 | $3,110 |
| 80228 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,300 | $3,020 | $3,370 |
| 80232 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,610 | $1,690 | $2,000 | $2,620 | $2,930 |
| 80235 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,650 | $1,730 | $2,050 | $2,690 | $3,010 |
| 80401 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,770 | $1,850 | $2,190 | $2,870 | $3,210 |
| 80403 | Boulder, CO | $1,980 | $2,080 | $2,460 | $3,230 | $3,620 |
| 80403 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,980 | $2,080 | $2,460 | $3,230 | $3,620 |
| 80419 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,730 | $1,810 | $2,140 | $2,810 | $3,140 |
| 80425 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,970 | $2,060 | $2,450 | $3,210 | $3,590 |
| 80433 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $2,280 | $2,390 | $2,830 | $3,710 | $4,150 |
| 80453 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,330 | $3,050 | $3,410 |
| 80454 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $2,050 | $2,150 | $2,540 | $3,340 | $3,730 |
| 80457 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,860 | $1,950 | $2,310 | $3,030 | $3,390 |
| 80465 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $2,090 | $2,190 | $2,590 | $3,400 | $3,800 |
| 80470 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,860 | $1,950 | $2,310 | $3,030 | $3,390 |
- 80002 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $1,990$2,610
- 80003 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,050$2,690
- 80004 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,030$2,660
- 80005 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,500$3,280
- 80007 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $3,210$4,210
- 80021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,560$3,360
- 80033 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $1,890$2,470
- 80123 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,510$3,290
- 80127 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,470$3,240
- 80128 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,330$3,060
- 80214 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $1,900$2,490
- 80215 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,020$2,650
- 80226 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $1,930$2,530
- 80227 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,120$2,780
- 80228 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,300$3,020
- 80232 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,000$2,620
- 80235 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,050$2,690
- 80401 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,190$2,870
- 80403 · Boulder, CO $2,460$3,230
- 80403 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,460$3,230
- 80419 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,140$2,810
- 80425 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,450$3,210
- 80433 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,830$3,710
- 80453 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,330$3,050
- 80454 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,540$3,340
- 80457 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,310$3,030
- 80465 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,590$3,400
- 80470 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,310$3,030
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 Jefferson County, 53% 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.
53%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
70,766 households rent in Jefferson County
- Spend half or more of their income 25%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 47%
Compared with the state and the country
- Jefferson 53%
- Colorado 53%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Jefferson County
HUD lists 61 properties with homes for low-income households in Jefferson County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 49
- HUD-assisted
- 16
6,641 homes in all; 5,005 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Castlegate Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6925 W 84th Way, Arvada 80003 504 homes, 378 low-income · 1 bd: 198 · 2 bd: 198 · 3 bd: 78 · 4 bd: 30 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Highland West Community Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 6340 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge 80033 237 low-income homes · Studio: 40 · 1 bd: 187 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2015 · For older adults · (720) 287-6663
- Brothers Triproperty HUD-assisted 2250 Eaton St, Edgewater 80214 206 low-income homes · For families · (303) 233-7245
- Marcella HUD-assisted 6555 Schneider Way, Arvada 80004 206 low-income homes · For older adults · (303) 425-5086
- Panorama West Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 184 S Zang Way, Lakewood 80228 204 homes, 202 low-income · Studio: 30 · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 94 · 3 bd: 44 · In service since 2006 · For families
- The Residences at Eaton Senior Communities HUD-assisted 333 S Eaton St, Lakewood 80226 162 low-income homes · For older adults · (303) 937-3000
- Fifty Eight Hundred Tax credit (LIHTC) 5800 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood 80226 152 homes, 151 low-income · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 77 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Maplewood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 856 S Van Gordon Ct, Lakewood 80228 132 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Glendale Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5345 W 79th Ave, Westminster 80003 120 homes, 119 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 66 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2001
- Eaton Street Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 8877 Eaton St, Westminster 80031 118 low-income homes · 1 bd: 77 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Belmar Groves Tax credit (LIHTC) 259 S Teller St, Lakewood 80226 118 homes, 117 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Residences at Creekside Tax credit (LIHTC) 1700 Pierce St, Lakewood 80214 118 homes, 117 low-income · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 85 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Indy Street Flats Tax credit (LIHTC) 1440 Independence St, Lakewood 80215 115 homes, 114 low-income · Studio: 14 · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Granville Assisted Living Facility Tax credit (LIHTC) 1325 Vance St, Lakewood 80214 113 low-income homes · Studio: 113 · In service since 1998
- Caesar Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 9235 W 48th Ave, Wheat Ridge 80033 108 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 68 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Villas at Wadsworth Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 1330 Yukon St, Lakewood 80214 100 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2018 · For families
- El Prado Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5363 Carr St, Arvada 80002 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1993
- Park Terrace Apts HUD-assisted 8530 W 54th Ave, Arvada 80002 96 low-income homes · For families · (303) 424-0042
- Park Terrace Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 8525 W 53rd Ave, Arvada 80002 96 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Zephyr Line Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1350 Allison St, Lakewood 80214 95 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Cityscape at Belmar Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 S Reed St, Lakewood 80226 130 homes, 92 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 94 · 2 bd: 35 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Arvada House Preservation Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 10175 W 58th Pl, Arvada 80004 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 88 · In service since 2005 · For older adults · (303) 424-6592
- Wheat Ridge Town Center Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4340 Vance St, Wheat Ridge 80033 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 66 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- MWHS Lamar Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 6150 W 13th Ave, Lakewood 80214 110 homes, 87 low-income · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 51 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2014 · For families
- MWHS Creekside West Tax credit (LIHTC) 1710 Pierce St, Lakewood 80214 83 homes, 81 low-income · 1 bd: 62 · 2 bd: 19 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Green Ridge Meadows HUD-assisted 31250 John Wallace Rd, Evergreen 80439 79 low-income homes · For older adults · (303) 674-0538
- Flats at Two Creeks Tax credit (LIHTC) 5885 W 14th Ave, Lakewood 80214 78 homes, 77 low-income · 1 bd: 70 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2019 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Renaissance at Concord Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 1775 Kendall St, Lakewood 80214 76 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1999
- Hidden Lake Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 5430 W 73rd Ave, Westminster 80003 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, families · (720) 645-1167
- Foothills Green Tax credit (LIHTC) 818 Union St, Lakewood 80401 72 homes, 71 low-income · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 52 · In service since 1997
- Willow Glen Senior Living Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 1575 Kipling St, Lakewood 80215 70 homes, 69 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 63 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Columbine Village on Allison I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5310 Allison St, Arvada 80002 67 low-income homes · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 34 · In service since 2001
- Marston Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 7875 W Mansfield Pkwy, Lakewood 80235 160 homes, 66 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 97 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 1999
- Columbine Village on Allison Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 5340 Allison St, Arvada 80002 61 low-income homes · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- 40 W Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 5830 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood 80214 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2017 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Columbine Village at Arvada Tax credit (LIHTC) 7901 W 52nd Ave, Arvada 80002 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 1998
- Willow Green Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 6985 Sheridan Blvd, Arvada 80003 60 homes, 59 low-income · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2005 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Walnut Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 10350 Dover St, Westminster 80021 220 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 76 · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1997
- Golden Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 17400 W 10th Ave, Golden 80401 56 homes, 54 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Vista El Rancho Tax credit (LIHTC) 1055 El Rancho Rd, Evergreen 80439 55 homes, 54 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Terrace Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5350 Everett St, Arvada 80002 54 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 1994
- Canyon Gate Apts HUD-assisted 1411 8th St, Golden 80401 53 low-income homes · For older adults · (303) 278-4238
- Tiffany Square Apts Ahpc Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 935 Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood 80214 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2003 · For families · (303) 232-8858
- Canyon Point Cottages Tax credit (LIHTC) 303 Jackson Dr, Golden 80403 196 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 81 · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 35 · In service since 1996
- Lewis Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2200 Jackson St, Golden 80401 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- Town Center North Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 7340 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge 80033 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Eiber Village at Garrison Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 1310 Everett Ct, Lakewood 80215 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2020 · For older adults
- Columbine West Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6748 S Webster St, Littleton 80128 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1996
- Winddrift Apts HUD-assisted 1490 S Reed St, Lakewood 80232 48 low-income homes · For families · (303) 989-2408
- Heights By Marston Lake Tax credit (LIHTC) 7881 W Mansfield Pkwy, Lakewood 80235 220 homes, 44 low-income · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 136 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1996
- Columbine Village on Allison Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5330 Allison St, Arvada 80002 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2001
- Sheridan Ridge Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 5325 W 66th Ave, Arvada 80003 65 homes, 30 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 23 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Homestead at Lakewood Tax credit (LIHTC) 2121 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood 80214 59 homes, 15 low-income · Studio: 20 · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1999
- Eaton Street Apartments HUD-assisted 8855 Eaton St, Westminster 80031 118 homes, 11 low-income · (303) 426-4134
- Fenton Place HUD-assisted 1620 Fenton St, Lakewood 80214 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (303) 860-7885
- Allendale Group Home HUD-assisted 10949 W 62nd Pl, Arvada 80004 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (303) 423-7158
- Rosewood Group Home HUD-assisted 2205 Upham St, Lakewood 80214 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (303) 233-3363
- Sheridan Station HUD-assisted 1079 S Ames St, Lakewood 80226 128 homes, 5 low-income · (303) 274-6147
- Ridgemoor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 693 Urban Ct, Lakewood 80401 252 homes · In service since 2004
- Timberleaf Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1388 Garrison St, Lakewood 80215 200 homes · In service since 2004
- Allison Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 7850 W 51st Ave, Arvada 80002 88 homes · In service since 1998
4 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 | $30,250 | $50,400 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $34,600 | $57,600 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $38,900 | $64,800 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $43,200 | $72,000 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $46,700 | $77,800 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $50,150 | $83,550 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $53,600 | $89,300 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $57,050 | $95,050 | $141,000 |
Area median income: $144,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,576 – $1,926
- 1 bedroom $1,648 – $2,014
- 2 bedrooms $1,952 – $2,386
- 3 bedrooms $2,561 – $3,131
- 4 bedrooms $2,865 – $3,501
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
- Jefferson County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,880 vouchers (303) 422-8600 Jefferson County Housing Authority: lrosendahl@jcha.org
- Lakewood Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 1,439 vouchers (303) 987-7580 Lakewood Housing Authority: info@mwhsolutions.org
- Arvada Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 562 vouchers (720) 898-7494 Arvada Housing Authority: housing@arvada.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 Jefferson County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Jefferson County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
2250 Eaton St Ste B, Edgewater · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Jefferson 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
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
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Cash to move in
$4,338
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,169
- Security deposit
- $2,169
- Total
- $4,338
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.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Jefferson County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,751; 1 bedroom: $1,831; 2 bedrooms: $2,169; 3 bedrooms: $2,846; 4 bedrooms: $3,183. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Jefferson County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,169) without spending more than 30% of income takes $41.71 an hour full time, or $86,760 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Jefferson County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $72,000 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 Jefferson 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 $1,952 and $2,386 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Jefferson County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,890 in 80033 to $3,210 in 80007. 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 Jefferson County?
HUD lists 61 properties with homes for low-income households in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Jefferson County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Colorado, 53%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).