Average Rent in Fort Collins, CO
10 apartment buildings, 65 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Fort Collins, COCheapest
$799/mo
Union on Plum
Properties
10
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Units
65
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Fort Collins, CO Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Union on Plum
1323 W Plum St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
Union on Alley
1201 W Plum St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
Union on Elizabeth
1208 W Elizabeth St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
Habitat at Fort Collins
2736 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA
Old Town Flats
310 N Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA
Mason Street Flats
311 N Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA
Bucking Horse Apartments
2274 Yearling Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union on Plum 1323 W Plum St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA | $799 | $902 | $0.62/ft² | 4.4 (80) | 3 |
| 2 | Union on Alley 1201 W Plum St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA | $810 | $1,179 | $1.26/ft² | 3.8 (119) | 4 |
| 3 | Union on Elizabeth 1208 W Elizabeth St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA | $831 | $844 | $0.57/ft² | 4.1 (131) | 9 |
| 4 | Habitat at Fort Collins 2736 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA | $1,419 | $1,580 | $1.92/ft² | 3.8 (263) | 24 |
| 5 | Old Town Flats 310 N Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA | $1,500 as of Jul 1 | $1,754 | $2.48/ft² | 4 (71) | 7 |
| 6 | Mason Street Flats 311 N Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA | $1,514 | $1,635 | $2.32/ft² | 3.9 (40) | 4 |
| 7 | Bucking Horse Apartments 2274 Yearling Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA | $1,633 | $1,910 | $1.84/ft² | 4.6 (247) | 4 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Union on Plum
4.4 (80)1323 W Plum St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
Union on Alley
3.8 (119)1201 W Plum St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
Union on Elizabeth
4.1 (131)1208 W Elizabeth St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
Habitat at Fort Collins
3.8 (263)2736 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA
Old Town Flats
4 (71)310 N Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA
Mason Street Flats
3.9 (40)311 N Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA
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Fort Collins, CO neighborhoods
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Fort Collins, CO Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fort Collins, CO is $1,705 per month, based on 65 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $799 at Union on Plum to $3,073 at Bloom Rental Living.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,760/mo | $1,760/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,516/mo | $1,419/mo | 11 |
| 2 Bed | $1,974/mo | $1,155/mo | 34 |
| 3 Bed | $1,996/mo | $810/mo | 8 |
| 4 Bed | $845/mo | $799/mo | 11 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Fort Collins, CO, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Fort Collins, CO averages $1,516/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,974/mo. At the local median household income of $83,598, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Fort Collins, CO at $1,661/mo. The current tracked market average runs 3% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Fort Collins, CO while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Collins, CO?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$68,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,705/mo.
Comfortable income
$82,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($799/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Fort Collins, CO is $83,598 , about 2% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Fort Collins, CO
Overall prices in Fort Collins, CO runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Fort Collins, CO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,705 |
| Utilities | $502 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,198 |
| Healthcare | $584 |
| Other goods and services | $935 |
| Estimated total | $5,444/mo |
Population
169,705
Median household income
$83,598
Census median rent
$1,661/mo
Census rent burden
34.0%
Median age
30.6
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Colorado
How Fort Collins, CO rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Fort Collins, CO | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $2,091 | +23% | -3.7% | 129 |
| Parker, CO | $1,966 | +15% | +1.7% | 18 |
| Centennial, CO | $2,874 | +69% | -2.9% | 13 |
| Greeley, CO | $1,493 | -12% | +3.6% | 13 |
| Longmont, CO | $2,038 | +20% | -1.5% | 13 |
| Arvada, CO | $2,126 | +25% | +6.3% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fort Collins, CO?
The average rent in Fort Collins, CO is $1,705 per month, based on 65 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Fort Collins, CO?
The median asking rent in Fort Collins, CO is $1,610 per month, computed from 65 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,705/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fort Collins, CO?
The lowest available rent in Fort Collins, CO starts at $799 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Collins, CO?
1-bedroom apartments in Fort Collins, CO average $1,516/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,419/mo across 11 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fort Collins, CO?
2-bedroom apartments in Fort Collins, CO average $1,974/mo. Units start from $1,155/mo across 34 units currently listed.
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