Rent in Fort Collins, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,732$20,784 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,759 (+1.6%)How much rent can you afford in Fort Collins, CO?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Fort Collins, CO by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,509 | $18,108 | $60,360 | $29.02/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,537 | $18,444 | $61,480 | $29.56/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,732 | $20,784 | $69,280 | $33.31/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,385 | $28,620 | $95,400 | $45.87/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,540 | $30,480 | $101,600 | $48.85/hr |
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Rent in Fort Collins, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Fort Collins, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,759 for a two-bedroom, up 1.6% from $1,732. A one-bedroom goes from $1,537 to $1,589, a studio from $1,509 to $1,551.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Fort Collins, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,537 for a one-bedroom and $1,732 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,784 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Fort Collins, CO?
To keep a $1,732 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $33.31 an hour, or $69,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,537 takes $29.56 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Fort Collins, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,509, one bedroom $1,537, two $1,732, three $2,385 and four $2,540 a month.
Is rent affordable in Fort Collins, CO?
For the typical household, earning $85,070 a year ($7,089 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,732 takes 24.4% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,732 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $69,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $33.31 an hour.