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Federal Heights

Pop. 14,125·61st most expensive in Colorado·Federal Heights rents are up 8.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,505/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
-4.5%
vs US Median
-$457
Falling (Monthly)
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Federal Heights · $1,505
More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,505/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$60,000/yr
Local median income
$56,597/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Federal Heights's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,590
4 BR+
$2,910
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,990/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,505 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,060/yr
At $1,505/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, -4.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Federal Heights, CO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,125
Median income
$56,597
Median age
32.8
Renters
40.7%
Age distribution
27.6%
25.3%
23.5%
Under 1827.6%
18–3425.3%
35–5423.5%
55–6412%
65+11.6%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
42.1%
64.8%
White42.1%
Black1.6%
Hispanic64.8%
Asian2.8%
Education (25+)
30.4%
34.3%
21.1%
14.2%
No HS diploma30.4%
HS diploma34.3%
Some college21.1%
Bachelor's+14.2%
Housing tenure
59.3%
40.7%
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Federal Heights, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,078 → $56,597
up 10.8%
Population
14,111 → 14,125
up 0.1%
Renter share
45.1% → 40.7%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
13.7% → 14.2%
+0.5 pts
Median age
31.6 → 32.8
+1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Federal Heights, CO now reports about $56,597, up from $51,078 in 2021. Renters now make up 40.7% of households, compared with 45.1% five years ago.

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Federal Heights rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Federal Heights. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Federal Heights, CO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Federal Heights is $1,505/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,500/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,660/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,590/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($56,597/yr), Federal Heights ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Federal Heights an affordable city for renters?

Federal Heights is considered moderate for renters. At $1,505/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($56,597/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Federal Heights slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Federal Heights?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,505/mo in Federal Heights. The local median household income is $56,597/yr, meaning the typical Federal Heights household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Federal Heights?

Rent in Federal Heights has increased 8.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Federal Heights rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Federal Heights is one of the more affordable cities in Colorado for rent, ranking #61 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,505/mo.

What percentage of Federal Heights residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.7% of Federal Heights households are renters, while 59.3% are owner-occupied. Federal Heights leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Federal Heights rent compare to the national average?

Federal Heights's median rent of $1,505/mo is $457 (23%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #61 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,505/mo, rent takes ~32% of Federal Heights's median household income ($56,597/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Federal Heights 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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