Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Fountain, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fountain, CO rent stands today

    Fountain, CO rent rose 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,095/month. Renters are paying $158 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak median rent for August 2026.

  • Compared to national trends

    Fountain runs 8.8% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a small total rental inventory of 77 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Fountain sit at $2,300/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,302/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,449/month, with 3-bedrooms around $2,098/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,472/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Fountain

$2,095/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fountain is $2,095 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fountain

77

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fountain rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 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 Fountain, CO

Rent prices in Fountain vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fountain is $1,345, whereas a house costs $2,115. 1-bedroom apartments in Fountain run $1,654 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

4%

116%

1 bedroom

$1,302

10%

25%

2 bedroom

$1,449

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,097

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,472

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

116%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,302

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,472

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

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 by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fountain, CO is 61% higher than the median rent in Cascade Chipita Park, CO.

Average rent in nearby cities

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Cascade Chipita Park

$1,300

N/A
Last year
Castle Rock

$2,772

decreased by1%
Last year
Cimarron Hills

$1,390

decreased by22%
Last year
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$1,872

increased by2%
Last year
Fort Carson

$1,800

N/A
Last year
Green Mountain Falls

$1,500

increased by3%
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Discover rentals in Fountain, CO

C7812-BH1 7812 Candlelight Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

7080 Alegre Cir #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fountain

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 18

101-127 Wellington St. - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

7.8

Very good

101-127 Wellington St.

101 Wellington St, Fountain, CO 80817

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125–$1,155

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

Apartment for rent

Mesa Vista - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Mesa Vista

506 Comanche Village Dr, Fountain, CO 80817

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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 $2,095 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fountain?

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

How does Fountain rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fountain is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 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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