Rent by ZIP code in Pueblo
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81007 | Pueblo County | $1,842 | +26% |
| 81003 | Pueblo County | $1,666 | +14% |
| 81008 | Pueblo County | $1,645 | +13% |
| 81001 | Pueblo County | $1,270 | -13% |
| 81005 | Pueblo County | $1,205 | -17% |
| 81004 | Pueblo County | $1,136 | -22% |
Rent by bedroom count in Pueblo
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Pueblo County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Pueblo County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,160 to $1,650 depending on the Pueblo ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $879 | +0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | $978 | +1.1% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,263 | -0.5% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,611 | -0.4% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,891 | -0.1% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Pueblo?
Typical rent across Pueblo County is $1,344 as of August 2026. That is about level with a year earlier and up 18.7% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Pueblo County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,178 | +13.3% |
| 2022 | $1,246 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | $1,281 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $1,300 | +1.5% |
| 2025 | $1,361 | +4.7% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,344 | -1.3% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Pueblo rent questions
- What is the average rent in Pueblo, CO?
- Typical asking rent in Pueblo is $1,458 a month as of July 2026, across 6 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,136 to $1,842.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Pueblo?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Pueblo County is $1,263 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $978 and a three bedroom is $1,611. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Pueblo?
- Rent is flat. Typical rent in Pueblo County is $1,344 as of August 2026, within half a percent of a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Pueblo?
- ZIP 81004 has the lowest typical asking rent in Pueblo at $1,136 a month, compared with $1,458 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Pueblo?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Pueblo rent of $1,458, that is about $4,374 a month, or $52,488 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Pueblo sits in the Pueblo, CO metro area.