Last updated on October 5, 2026

Average rent in
Fountain, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fountain rent stands today

    Fountain, CO rent rose 9.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,095/month. Renters are paying $148 more per month than last year, though rent has eased 1.2% month over month after a recent peak of $2,100/month in August 2026.

  • Compared to national trends

    Fountain is 10.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost compared to other metros. The market is small with 69 total rentals, mostly houses, which shapes rental options.

  • Price ranges

    In Fountain, studios rent for about $1,210/month, 1-bedrooms are around $950/month, and 2-bedrooms sit at $1,375/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms command higher rents at $2,124 and $2,495/month respectively. The 1-bedroom rent is lower than studios, which is unusual but accurate.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents climbed 22.7% year over year, while 1-bedroom rents fell 15.5%, both diverging from the citywide 9.3% rise. This shows notable variation in rent trends by bedroom size within Fountain, CO.

Median rent

Median rent in Fountain

$2,095/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fountain is $2,095 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $195 more per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fountain

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,272, whereas a house costs $2,189. 1-bedroom apartments in Fountain run $1,564 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,210

1%

20%

1 bedroom

$950

9%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,375

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$2,123

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,495

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,210

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,123

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

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$2,095
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,460
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fountain, CO is 43% higher than the median rent in Cascade Chipita Park, CO.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Cascade Chipita Park

$1,460

N/A
Last year
Castle Rock

$2,600

decreased by1%
Last year
Cimarron Hills

$1,345

decreased by14%
Last year
Colorado Springs

$1,835

Flat
Last year
Fort Carson

$1,650

N/A
Last year
Green Mountain Falls

$2,100

increased by14%
Last year

Discover rentals in Fountain, CO

C7812-BH1 7812 Candlelight Lane - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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.
7080 Alegre Cir #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fountain

7080 Alegre Cir #4, Fountain, CO 80817

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
7080 Alegre Cir #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fountain

7080 Alegre Cir #1, Fountain, CO 80817

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
7135 Alegre Cir #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fountain

7135 Alegre Cir #3, Fountain, CO 80817

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

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

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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 $2,095 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fountain?

Average rent prices in Fountain have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Fountain rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fountain is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $195 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?

May offers the lowest rents in Fountain, running about 4% below February's peak prices. Timing your search for May could save you money compared to the higher-rent winter months.

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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