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Rental Market Trends in Fort Collins, CO

What is the average rent in Fort Collins, CO?

$1,596/month

Average Rent

699 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Fort Collins, CO is $1,596 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Fort Collins rent prices are 3% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Fort Collins, you can expect to pay about $1,402 per month for a studio, $1,596 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,857 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,119 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,402/month
505 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,596/month
699 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,857/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,119/month
1,193 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,206/month
347 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,923/month
919 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,553/month
1,584 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,114/month
2,003 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,413/month
642 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,804/month
901 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,946/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,463/month
1,500 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,919/month
1,683 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.1%, which averages out to $65 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Fort Collins, CO
Last Updated April 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
7% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% 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 and Downtown Fort Collins" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Collins.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Town Fort Collins
$1,549/month
601 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Collins
$1,738/month
574 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Collins?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Fort Collins and Old Town Fort Collins" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Collins.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Collins
$1,738/month
574 Sq Ft
Old Town Fort Collins
$1,549/month
601 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 and Downtown Fort Collins" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Town Fort Collins
$1,549/month
601 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Collins
$1,738/month
574 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 $1,596, you’ll want to make about $5,320 per month or $63,840 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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Fort Collins, CO

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Apartment Averages

Old Town Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO

Downtown Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO

Studio
$1,434/month
$1,450/month
One Bedroom
$1,335/month
$1,661/month
Two Bedroom
$1,615/month
$2,040/month
Three Bedroom
$2,238/month
$2,665/month
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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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