Average Rent in Prowers County, CO↓ Rents falling 8.0% YoY🔻 Cheapest in CO
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 11,931
Market Overview
Prowers County, CO has rental prices ranging from $717/month to $1,504/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $763/month — 45% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $57,601/year, spending $763/month on a 1-bedroom represents 16% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Prowers County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $933/month, Prowers County ranks #55 most expensive of the 55 cities tracked in Colorado — more affordable than 60% of all US cities in our data.
The Prowers County Rental Market
The Prowers County, CO area has a population of about 11,931 and 30% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Prowers County, CO have fallen by $81/month (8.0%) over the past year, from $1,014 to $933. This slight decline is consistent with broader market corrections seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Prowers County, CO without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $30,520. The local median household income of $57,601 exceeds that threshold by $27,081, making Prowers County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Prowers County, CO has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, 0.5 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Prowers 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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