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Rental Market Trends in Fort Collins, CO

What is the average rent in Fort Collins, CO?

$1,537/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Fort Collins, CO is $1,537 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Fort Collins rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Fort Collins, you can expect to pay about $1,432 per month for a studio, $1,537 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,801 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,077 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,432/month
505 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,537/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,801/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,077/month
1,190 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,852/month
932 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,523/month
1,423 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,302/month
2,103 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,750/month
701 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,827/month
859 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,236/month
1,578 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,309/month
578 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,876/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,340/month
1,485 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,162/month
1,827 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fort Collins, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.3%, which averages out to $50 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fort Collins, CO
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fort Collins, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
10% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
41% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Collins?

Based on current rent prices, The Trails at Timberline, Old Town Fort Collins and Old Town Historic District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Collins.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Trails at Timberline
$1,560/month
723 Sq Ft
Old Town Fort Collins
$1,567/month
600 Sq Ft
Old Town Historic District
$1,577/month
510 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Collins
$1,632/month
550 Sq Ft
Kingston Woods
$1,673/month
668 Sq Ft
Old Town North
$1,679/month
785 Sq Ft
Westchase
$1,681/month
840 Sq Ft
The Timbers Condominiums
$1,681/month
840 Sq Ft
Fairview West
$1,717/month
706 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,719/month
796 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Collins?

Based on current rent prices, Willow Springs North, Thundermoor Estates and Windtrail on Spring Creek are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Collins.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Willow Springs North
$2,052/month
737 Sq Ft
Thundermoor Estates
$2,004/month
728 Sq Ft
Windtrail on Spring Creek
$1,787/month
724 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,719/month
796 Sq Ft
Fairview West
$1,717/month
706 Sq Ft
Westchase
$1,681/month
840 Sq Ft
The Timbers Condominiums
$1,681/month
840 Sq Ft
Old Town North
$1,679/month
785 Sq Ft
Kingston Woods
$1,673/month
668 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Collins
$1,632/month
550 Sq Ft

Which Fort Collins neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Fort Collins with the most apartments available are Old Town Fort Collins, Downtown Fort Collins and Thundermoor Estates .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Town Fort Collins
$1,567/month
600 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Collins
$1,632/month
550 Sq Ft
Thundermoor Estates
$2,004/month
728 Sq Ft
Fairview West
$1,717/month
706 Sq Ft
Old Town Historic District
$1,577/month
510 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,719/month
796 Sq Ft
Old Town North
$1,679/month
785 Sq Ft
The Trails at Timberline
$1,560/month
723 Sq Ft
Willow Springs North
$2,052/month
737 Sq Ft
Windtrail on Spring Creek
$1,787/month
724 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Collins, CO?

Because the average rent in Fort Collins is $1,537, you’ll want to make about $5,123 per month or $61,476 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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$1,571 - $2,688 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Timnath Trail

Timnath Trail

4801 Signal Tree Dr,
Fort Collins, CO 80528

$1,529 - $3,048 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Governor's Park

Governor's Park

700 E Drake Rd,
Fort Collins, CO 80525

$1,309 - $1,888 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

The Granary

The Granary

156 W Fairway Ln,
Fort Collins, CO 80525

$1,570 - $2,255 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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