Fort Collins, CO Rent History

129 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,959
1-year change
+1.9%
$37/mo
5-year change
+22.1%
$354/mo
10-year change
+50.8%
$660/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Fort Collins

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,287/mo—0.0%
2017$1,334/mo+3.7%+3.7%
2018$1,370/mo+2.7%+6.4%
2019$1,424/mo+3.9%+10.6%
2020$1,458/mo+2.4%+13.3%
2021$1,525/mo+4.6%+18.5%
2022$1,677/mo+10.0%+30.3%
2023$1,810/mo+7.9%+40.6%
2024$1,868/mo+3.2%+45.1%
2025$1,898/mo+1.6%+47.5%
2026$1,951/mo+2.8%+51.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Fort Collins changed since 2016?

Median rent in Fort Collins, CO was $1,295 in 2016-01 and is $1,959 as of 2026-09 — a change of $664 per month over 10 years.

How much has Fort Collins rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Fort Collins, CO has changed +22.1% ($354 per month). The current median is $1,959.

What has rent in Fort Collins done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Fort Collins, CO has changed +50.8% ($660 per month). It is now $1,959.

Is rent in Fort Collins going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Fort Collins, CO has increased +1.9% ($37/mo). Current median: $1,959.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.