Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Collins, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fort rent stands today

    Fort, CO rent rose 8.3% year over year to a current median of $1,895/month. Renters are paying $145 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the recent peak of $1,900/month in August 2026.

  • Fort, CO sits roughly as affordable as the national median, with rent running 0.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market offers 308 total rentals, with a stable inventory size for this metro.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Fort rent for about $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,300/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,650/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rising to $2,300 and $2,695 respectively. The 2-bedroom median reflects a common choice for renters in this market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Provincetowne rents climbed 38.4% year over year to $2,435/month across 15 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 8.3% rise. Meanwhile, Stover Area rents fell 48.1% to $1,295/month, showing significant variation within Fort's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Fort

$1,895/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort is $1,895 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort

308

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fort Collins, CO

Average rent prices in Fort have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fort Collins, CO

Rent prices in Fort vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort run $1,322 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,536.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

8%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,695

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Collins, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Fort, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fort and Aurora by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fort

Median rent price$1,895

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,799
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort, CO is 5% higher than the median rent in Aurora, CO.

Discover rentals in Fort Collins, CO

1409  West Elizabeth - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

1409 West Elizabeth

1409 W Elizabeth St, Fort Collins, CO 80521

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$600–$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Bighorn Landing - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

7.6

Very good

Bighorn Landing

1050 Hobbit St, Fort Collins, CO 80526

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$650–$1,725

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
2001 Evergreen Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Avery Park house for rent in Fort Collins

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2619 Dunbar Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kensington house for rent in Fort Collins

Bedroom for rent in Mid-Town Fort Collins

2619 Dunbar Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80526

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Price dropped $45Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Fort Collins, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Fort rental market.

How much is rent in Fort?

The average rent in Fort is $1,895 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort?

Average rent prices in Fort have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Fort rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort is roughly the same as the national average.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort are Lake Street Homes ($1,211/mo), Prospect Shields ($1,475/mo), and Downtown Fort Collins ($1,597/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort?

To comfortably afford rent in Fort, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fort?

November and December offer the best rental deals in Fort Collins, with November seeing the lowest rents of the year. August has the highest rent, creating an 11% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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