Timnath Trail at Riverbend
4801 Signal Tree Dr,
Fort Collins, CO 80528
1-3 Beds | $1,415 - $2,600
Rental Market Trends in Fort Collins, CO
What is the average rent in Fort Collins, CO?
$1,538/month
Average Rent
704 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Fort Collins, CO is $1,538 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,558/month, which means Fort Collins rent prices are 1% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Fort Collins, you can expect to pay about $1,418 per month for a studio, $1,538 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,809 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,075 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Fort Collins, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $43 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Fort Collins, CO
Last Updated March 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
15%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
39%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
10%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Collins?
Based on current rent prices, Old Town Fort Collins and Downtown Fort Collins" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Collins.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Collins?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Fort Collins and Old Town Fort Collins" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Collins.
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Which Fort Collins neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Fort Collins with the most apartments available are Downtown Fort Collins and Old Town Fort Collins" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Collins, CO?
Because the average rent in Fort Collins is $1,538, you’ll want to make about $5,126 per month or $61,512 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Fort Collins, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fort Collins, CO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,383/month
$1,407/month
One Bedroom
$1,198/month
$1,568/month
Two Bedroom
$1,522/month
$1,919/month
Three Bedroom
$2,152/month
$2,254/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.