Average Rent in Baca County, CO↑ Rents rising 3.1% YoY🔻 Cheapest in CO
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 3,460
Market Overview
Baca County, CO has rental prices ranging from $727/month to $1,492/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $777/month — 44% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $40,380/year, spending $777/month on a 1-bedroom represents 23% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Baca County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $933/month, Baca County ranks #55 most expensive of the 55 cities tracked in Colorado — more affordable than 60% of all US cities in our data.
The Baca County Rental Market
The Baca County, CO area has a population of about 3,460 and 28% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Baca County, CO have risen by $28/month (3.1%) over the past year, from $905 to $933. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Baca County, CO without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $31,080. The local median household income of $40,380 exceeds that threshold by $9,300, making Baca County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Baca County, CO has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, 1.0 percentage point below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Baca County, CO Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in COlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $1,639 | $1,789 | $2,140 | $2,794 | — |
| Colorado Springs | $1,219 | $1,472 | $1,778 | $2,491 | — |
| Fort Collins | $1,434 | $1,442 | $1,695 | $2,375 | — |
| Greeley | $1,107 | $1,203 | $1,528 | $2,141 | — |
| Boulder | $1,466 | $1,702 | $2,059 | $2,704 | — |
| Pueblo | $863 | $959 | $1,258 | $1,626 | — |
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