How many renters live in Broomfield County, Colorado?
The County of Broomfield County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 32.34 percent of the population living in Broomfield County.
What is the rental market like in Broomfield County, Colorado?
There are an estimated housing units in the Broomfield County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Broomfield County, Colorado, there are 0.99 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Broomfield County?
The rental vacancy rate in Broomfield County is 4 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Broomfield County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Broomfield County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 562 | 4,058 | 3,757 | 1,341 | 909 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Broomfield County
A large number of apartments in Broomfield County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Broomfield County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,658 to $3,225. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $1,658 |
| One BR | $1,835 |
| Two BR | $2,201 |
| Three BR | $2,874 |
| Four BR | $3,225 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Broomfield County, Colorado
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Broomfield County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 161 | 29 percent |
| One BR | 902 | 22 percent |
| Two BR | 414 | 11 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Broomfield County, Colorado
How many affordable rental units are in Broomfield County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Broomfield County, Colorado including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Broomfield County, Colorado
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Broomfield County, Colorado
Broomfield County features 88 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Broomfield County, Colorado
There are 296 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Broomfield County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Broomfield County, Colorado
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Broomfield County landlords $900 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Broomfield County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Broomfield County, Colorado for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,981 and $2,421.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.