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Rental Market Trends in Fort Collins, CO

What is the average rent in Fort Collins, CO?

$1,641/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Fort Collins, CO is $1,641 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Fort Collins rent prices are 1% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Fort Collins, you can expect to pay about $1,391 per month for a studio, $1,641 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,908 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,169 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,391/month
505 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,641/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,908/month
972 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,169/month
1,086 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,101/month
683 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,936/month
913 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,600/month
1,535 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,088/month
2,120 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,447/month
476 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,771/month
962 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,442/month
1,452 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,813/month
887 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,431/month
1,551 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $23 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fort Collins, CO
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fort Collins, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
39% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
20% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Collins?

Based on current rent prices, Old Town Fort Collins, Western Heights and Fairview West are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Collins.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Town Fort Collins
$1,492/month
599 Sq Ft
Western Heights
$1,660/month
639 Sq Ft
Fairview West
$1,693/month
697 Sq Ft
Kingston Woods
$1,766/month
662 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Collins
$1,830/month
558 Sq Ft
Old Town Historic District
$1,897/month
547 Sq Ft
Westchase
$1,933/month
838 Sq Ft
The Timbers Condominiums
$1,933/month
838 Sq Ft
Windtrail on Spring Creek
$1,939/month
738 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,966/month
787 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Collins?

Based on current rent prices, Thundermoor Estates, Willow Springs North and The Trails at Timberline are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Collins.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Thundermoor Estates
$3,316/month
787 Sq Ft
Willow Springs North
$2,479/month
749 Sq Ft
The Trails at Timberline
$1,969/month
733 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,966/month
787 Sq Ft
Windtrail on Spring Creek
$1,939/month
738 Sq Ft
Westchase
$1,933/month
838 Sq Ft
The Timbers Condominiums
$1,933/month
838 Sq Ft
Old Town Historic District
$1,897/month
547 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Collins
$1,830/month
558 Sq Ft
Kingston Woods
$1,766/month
662 Sq Ft

Which Fort Collins neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Thundermoor Estates
$3,316/month
787 Sq Ft
Western Heights
$1,660/month
639 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Collins
$1,830/month
558 Sq Ft
The Trails at Timberline
$1,969/month
733 Sq Ft
Old Town Historic District
$1,897/month
547 Sq Ft
Kingston Woods
$1,766/month
662 Sq Ft
Old Town Fort Collins
$1,492/month
599 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,966/month
787 Sq Ft
Fairview West
$1,693/month
697 Sq Ft
Windtrail on Spring Creek
$1,939/month
738 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 $1,641, you’ll want to make about $5,470 per month or $65,640 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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Apartment Averages

Old Town Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO

Thundermoor Estates

Fort Collins, CO

Studio
$1,395/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,207/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,531/month
-
Three Bedroom
$2,155/month
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The Granary

The Granary

156 W Fairway Ln,
Fort Collins, CO 80525

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,615 - $2,380

Bucking Horse Apartments

Bucking Horse Apartments

2274 Yearling Dr,
Fort Collins, CO 80525

1-3 Beds | $1,929 - $3,042

Timnath Trail at Riverbend

Timnath Trail at Riverbend

4801 Signal Tree Dr,
Fort Collins, CO 80528

1-3 Beds | $1,500 - $2,650

Ridgewood Hills Apartments

Ridgewood Hills Apartments

7363 Avondale Rd,
Fort Collins, CO 80525

1-3 Beds | $1,750 - $1,895

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  • 4,382

    Units

  • 9

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9 Communities in Fort Collins
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  • 3,265

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  • 907,923

    Units

  • 844

    Cities

8 Communities in Fort Collins
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  • 703

    Communities

  • 191,211

    Units

  • 327

    Cities

3 Communities in Fort Collins
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Trinity Property Consultants
  • 158

    Communities

  • 43,087

    Units

  • 98

    Cities

3 Communities in Fort Collins
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Cirrus Asset Management, Inc.
  • 89

    Communities

  • 10,763

    Units

  • 50

    Cities

3 Communities in Fort Collins
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Richmark Property Management
  • 11

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  • 1,786

    Units

  • 6

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3 Communities in Fort Collins
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Crowne Partners, Inc.
  • 18

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  • 4,830

    Units

  • 12

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2 Communities in Fort Collins
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  • 2,045

    Units

  • 9

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2 Communities in Fort Collins

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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