Last updated on July 7, 2026

Average rent in
Fountain, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fountain rent stands today

    Fountain, CO rent rose 5.8% year over year to a current median of $2,100/month. Renters are paying $62 more per month than last year, though the median slipped 3.6% month over month.

  • Fountain rent runs 7.7% above the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 66 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Fountain are $1,030/month, 1-bedroom units are $1,694/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms are $2,186/month, and 4+ bedrooms rent for $2,595/month. The range across bedroom types shows varied options for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Fountain

$2,100/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fountain is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fountain

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fountain rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fountain, CO

Average rent prices in Fountain have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Fountain, CO

Rent prices in Fountain vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fountain is $1,313, whereas a house costs $2,241. 1-bedroom apartments in Fountain run $1,716 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,345.

Listings

Studio

$1,030

1%

30%

1 bedroom

$1,693

4%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,400

5%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,186

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,595

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,030

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,693

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,186

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fountain, 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 Fountain, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fountain and Cascade Chipita Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fountain

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,630
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fountain, CO is 29% higher than the median rent in Cascade Chipita Park, CO.

Discover rentals in Fountain, CO

C7812-BH1 7812 Candlelight Lane - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.5

Good

C7812-BH1 7812 Candlelight Lane

7812 Candlelight Ln, Fountain, CO 80817

3 beds

1 bath

$489

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

6648 Provincial Drive - Photo 1 of 1

38m ago

8

Very good

6648 Provincial Drive

6648 Provincial Dr, Fountain, CO 80817

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

7245 Alegre Cir Apt 1 #Apt 1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fountain

7245 Alegre Cir Unit 1

7245 Alegre Cir Apt 1 #Apt 1, Fountain, CO 80817

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

101-127 Wellington St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

101-127 Wellington St.

101 Wellington St, Fountain, CO 80817

2 beds

1 bath

$1,165

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fountain, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Fountain rental market.

How much is rent in Fountain?

The average rent in Fountain is $2,100 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fountain?

Average rent prices in Fountain have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Fountain rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fountain is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fountain?

To comfortably afford rent in Fountain, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Fountain's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's available inventory.

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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