What is the average apartment size in Fort Collins?

The average size for a Fort Collins, CO apartment is 936 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Fort Collins?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Fort Collins is $1,972 per month, a 0.1% increase from last years average of $1,970.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Fort Collins?

In Fort Collins, studios rent for $1,521 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,631 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,868 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,460 per month

What is the average apartment size in Fort Collins?

The typical apartment in Fort Collins offers about 936 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Fort Collins?

Studio apartments in Fort Collins average 489 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 696 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 981 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,187 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Collins?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Collins include The Landings ($1,564/month), Morningside ($1,767/month), and Buckingham ($1,839/month), all below the citywide average of $1,972.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Collins?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Collins are Sheely ($2,284/month), Andersonville - San Cristo ($2,714/month), and City Park Heights ($2,917/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Fort Collins, CO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fort Collins?

The typical rent budget in Fort Collins ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fort Collins?

In Fort Collins, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: March 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fort Collins is $1,972, a 0.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,970.

Studio Apartments at $1,521 offer the most budget-friendly option with 489 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 696 square feet for $1,631, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,868 offer 981 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,187 sq ft) for $2,460, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fort Collins, CO

Last updated: March 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,972	936 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,521	489 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,631	696 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,868	981 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,460	1,187 sq. ft.

Fort Collins, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Fort Collins, CO have increased by 0.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,970 to $1,972.

What's the typical rent budget in Fort Collins, CO?

The largest share of rentals in Fort Collins, CO (51%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fort Collins, CO?

33,897 or 48% of the households in Fort Collins, CO are renter-occupied while 36,885 or 52% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Collins?

The Landings $1,564/month

Morningside $1,767/month

Buckingham $1,839/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,972/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Collins?

Sheely $2,284/month

Andersonville - San Cristo $2,714/month

City Park Heights $2,917/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Fort Collins, CO By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
City Park Heights	$2,917
Andersonville - San Cristo	$2,714
Sheely	$2,284
Colorado University	$2,208
Buckingham	$1,839
Morningside	$1,767
The Landings	$1,564

Fort Collins | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Andersonville - San Cristo is 48% higher than in Buckingham

$2,714

Andersonville - San Cristo rent is 38% higher than Fort Collins average

Average Rent $2,714

$1,839

Buckingham rent is 7% lower than Fort Collins average

Average Rent $1,839

How Fort Collins Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fort Collins	$1,972
Denver	$1,885
Colorado Springs	$1,496
Aurora	$1,632
Lakewood	$1,790
Boulder	$2,453
Grand Junction	$1,595
Littleton	$1,975
Englewood	$1,871
Arvada	$1,821
Westminster	$1,812
Longmont, CO	$1,826
Broomfield	$1,950
Loveland	$1,811
Greeley	$1,490
Cheyenne, WY	$1,224
Thornton	$1,786
Brighton	$1,869
Commerce City, CO	$1,841
Northglenn, CO	$1,662
Erie, CO	$2,428

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fort Collins apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.