1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fort Collins, CO
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Collins, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,938 and +4% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Fort Collins
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fort Collins
Compare Fort Collins's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 2 | Sterling | $790 |
| 3 | Montrose | $880 |
| 4 | Cortez | $910 |
| 5 | Clifton | $930 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $1,013 |
| 7 | Rifle | $1,060 |
| 8 | Grand Junction | $1,110 |
| 9 | Manitou Springs | $1,110 |
| 10 | Greeley | $1,195 |
| 11 | Fruita | $1,230 |
| 12 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
| 13 | Vail | $1,231 |
| 14 | Granby | $1,240 |
| 15 | Evans | $1,260 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,370 |
| 2 | Morrison | $2,180 |
| 3 | Peyton | $2,130 |
| 4 | Greenwood Village | $2,110 |
| 5 | Commerce City | $2,110 |
| 6 | Superior | $2,100 |
| 7 | Lone Tree | $2,050 |
| 8 | Thornton | $2,048 |
| 9 | Castle Rock | $2,040 |
| 10 | Evergreen | $2,030 |
| 11 | Erie | $2,030 |
| 12 | Littleton | $2,025 |
| 13 | Parker | $2,010 |
| 14 | Broomfield | $2,010 |
| 15 | Monument | $1,990 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Fort Collins.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Fort Collins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timnath, CO | 7.4 mi | $1,370 | $-86 (-6%) |
| Loveland, CO | 10.6 mi | $1,405 | $-51 (-4%) |
| Windsor, CO | 12.6 mi | $1,440 | $-16 (-1%) |
| Johnstown, CO | 18 mi | $1,450 | $-6 (0%) |
| Milliken, CO | 20.4 mi | $1,330 | $-126 (-9%) |
| Greeley, CO | 24.9 mi | $1,195 | $-261 (-18%) |
| Longmont, CO | 27.2 mi | $1,660 | +$204 (+14%) |
| Evans, CO | 27.3 mi | $1,260 | $-196 (-13%) |
| Firestone, CO | 27.4 mi | $1,652 | +$196 (+13%) |
| Erie, CO | 35 mi | $2,030 | +$574 (+39%) |
| Lafayette, CO | 37.6 mi | $1,770 | +$314 (+22%) |
| Boulder, CO | 39.6 mi | $1,818 | +$362 (+25%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Fort Collins — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Collins?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Fort Collins, Colorado is $1,456 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,938.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Fort Collins?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,240 ($4,853/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Collins expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fort Collins's 1-bedroom median of $1,456 is +4% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fort Collins rank for 1-bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with 1-bedroom data, Fort Collins ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Fort Collins?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Timnath ($1,370), Loveland ($1,405), Windsor ($1,440).