Rent by ZIP · Mesa County
Rent in Fruita, CO 81521
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,610 (+2.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,398 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,120 | $1,110 | +0.9% | $1,008–1,232 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,240 | +3.2% | $1,152–1,408 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,570 | +2.5% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,142 ±$87 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,230 | $2,180 | +2.3% | $2,007–2,453 | $1,582 ±$204 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,690 | $2,630 | +2.3% | $2,421–2,959 | $2,432 ±$1,597 |
Small Area FMRs for the Grand Junction, CO MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Grand Junction, CO MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,282.
What renters pay in 81521
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81520 | Clifton | $1,140 | $995 |
| 81523 | Glade Park | $1,640 | – |
| 81524 | Loma | $1,510 | – |
| 81525 | Mack | $1,280 | – |
| 81526 | Palisade | $1,270 | $1,441 |
| 81527 | Whitewater | $1,320 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Mesa County, CO · All CO counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.