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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

Data review: HUD FY2025Sources: HUD, Zillow, Census, BLSMethodologyEditorial standardsReport a correction

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 FY2025
Studio
$717
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$763
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$933
8.0% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,124
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,504
Average
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Is Prowers County, CO Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$37,320/year
Local median income: $57,601
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $933/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in COlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome 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

Rent or Buy in Prowers County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Prowers County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$933/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏢 Rent

Renting appears to be the better financial choice for this scenario.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $933/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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