Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Collins, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fort rent stands today
Fort, CO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Month over month, rent cooled 2.6% after a summer peak at $1,900/month in July and August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Fort, CO sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 357 total rentals offering a smaller but diverse market including houses, apartments, and condos.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,625/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,650/month in Fort, CO. The bedroom tiers show a broad range of options for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort
$1,850/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Fort is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort
357
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fort rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fort Collins, CO
Average rent prices in Fort have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 |  5% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,625 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | No Change |  6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Fort Collins | $1,472 | |
Lake Street Homes | $1,195 | |
P O E T | $2,250 | |
Prospect Shields | $1,447 | |
Rigden Farm | $1,790 | |
Rogers Park | $2,000 | |
Side Hill | $2,100 | |
University North | $1,750 | |
University Park | $1,495 | |
Westwood | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $834 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
University North
Average rent
$1,750
Prospect Shields
Average rent
$1,447
University Park
Average rent
$1,495
Lake Street Homes
Average rent
$1,195
Side Hill
Average rent
$2,100
Rogers Park
Average rent
$2,000
P O E T
Average rent
$2,250
Downtown Fort Collins
Average rent
$1,472
Rigden Farm
Average rent
$1,790
Westwood
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$834
Last 30 days
1%
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
3%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort, CO is 3% higher than the median rent in Aurora, CO.
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1%$2,800
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1%$2,520
1%$1,729
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15%$1,720
1%$2,295
2%$2,350
3%$2,750
15%Discover rentals in Fort Collins, CO
10h ago
1409 W Elizabeth St, Fort Collins, CO 80521
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$600–$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1050 Hobbit St, Fort Collins, CO 80526
2–3 beds
2 baths
$610–$824
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Side Hill house for rent in Fort Collins
2532 Iowa Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525
2 beds
1 bath
$800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ordway
428 Smokey Ave #1, Ordway, CO 81063
2 beds
2 baths
$1,125
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Collins
7766 Park Ridge Cir #NA, Fort Collins, CO 80528
4 beds
4 baths
$4,700
$4,200
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Old Town West house for rent in Fort Collins
218 S Whitcomb St #NA, Fort Collins, CO 80521
3 beds
1 bath
$3,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Fort Collins house for rent in Fort Collins
314 S Sherwood St #1, Fort Collins, CO 80521
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fort Collins
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1h ago
Verified
350 Riva Ridge Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,484–$3,074
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4900 E Boardwalk Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$1,862
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2212 Vermont Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,604–$1,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2274 Yearling Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,726–$6,717
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
350 Riva Ridge Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,484–$3,074
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4900 E Boardwalk Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$1,862
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2212 Vermont Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,604–$1,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2274 Yearling Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,726–$6,717
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
350 Riva Ridge Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,484–$3,074
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2274 Yearling Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,726–$6,717
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4786 Mcmurry Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,043–$1,244
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1005 Robertson St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort?
Average rent prices in Fort have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Fort rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort are Lake Street Homes ($1,195/mo), Prospect Shields ($1,447/mo), and Downtown Fort Collins ($1,472/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort?
To comfortably afford rent in Fort, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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).