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Average Rent in Fort Collins, CO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Fort Collins, CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,930/mo
▼ 13.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$653/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
57
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Fort Collins, CO
16 listed units across 3 buildings in Fort Collins, CO dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $67/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat at Fort Collins | Unit T11, Conifer | $2,009 | $1,653 | $356 |
| Habitat at Fort Collins | Unit T02, Conifer | $1,968 | $1,619 | $349 |
| Bucking Horse Apartments | Unit 4, Clydesdale | $2,449 | $2,396 | $53 |
| Habitat at Fort Collins | Unit K06, Columbine | $1,623 | $1,592 | $31 |
| Enclave Rigden Farm Townhomes | Unit 2838-106 | $3,157 | $3,127 | $30 |
| Enclave Rigden Farm Townhomes | Unit 2740-101 | $2,756 | $2,730 | $26 |
| Enclave Rigden Farm Townhomes | Unit 2741-105 | $2,581 | $2,555 | $26 |
| Enclave Rigden Farm Townhomes | Unit 2747-106 | $2,581 | $2,555 | $26 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Fort Collins, CO
Compare average rent across Fort Collins, CO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins 80525 | $2,499 | ▼ $19 | $1,095 | 3 | 14 |
| Fort Collins 80526 | $1,869 | - | $1,592 | 1 | 21 |
| Fort Collins 80524 | $1,716 | ▼ $38 | $1,447 | 2 | 8 |
| Fort Collins 80521 | $1,449 | ▼ $209 | $653 | 4 | 12 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Fort Collins, CO?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Fort Collins, CO is $1,930 per month across 10 apartment communities and 57 available units. Rents have decreased $250 (13.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Union on Plum starting at $653/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,308/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,753/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,096/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,181/mo.
Prices range from $653 to $3,123 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
Fort Collins, CO Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,751 | - | 5 |
| June 2026 | $1,825 | +$74 | 7 |
| July 2026 | $1,756 | -$69 | 10 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Fort Collins, CO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Fort Collins, CO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union on Plum | $653/mo | $1,188/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
| Union on Alley | $673/mo | $833/mo | 2 | 3.8 |
| Mountain-n-Plains Inc. | $1,095/mo | $1,095/mo | 1 | 2.5 |
| Meldrum Properties | $1,150/mo | $1,150/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Old Town Square Properties, Inc. | $1,447/mo | $1,447/mo | 1 | 3 |
| Mason Street Flats | $1,500/mo | $1,786/mo | 7 | 3.9 |
| Old Town Flats | $1,500/mo | $1,754/mo | 7 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Fort Collins, CO
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$77,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,930/mo.
Comfortable income
$93,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($653/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.
Median household income in Fort Collins, CO is $83,598 , about 10% below 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) | $1,930 |
| Utilities | $502 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,198 |
| Healthcare | $584 |
| Other goods and services | $935 |
| Estimated total | $5,669/mo |
Population
169,705
Median household income
$83,598
Census median rent
$1,661/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
Google Search Trends for Fort Collins, CO Apartments
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