Fort Collins, CO Rent History

126 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,938
1-year change
-1.1%
$-21/mo
5-year change
+22.7%
$359/mo
10-year change
+45.5%
$606/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Fort Collins

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,306/mo0.0%
2017$1,354/mo+3.7%+3.7%
2018$1,391/mo+2.7%+6.5%
2019$1,445/mo+3.9%+10.6%
2020$1,482/mo+2.6%+13.5%
2021$1,549/mo+4.5%+18.6%
2022$1,703/mo+9.9%+30.4%
2023$1,840/mo+8.0%+40.9%
2024$1,904/mo+3.5%+45.8%
2025$1,951/mo+2.5%+49.4%
2026$2,001/mo+2.6%+53.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Fort Collins changed since 2016?

Median rent in Fort Collins, CO was $1,312 in 2016-01 and is $1,938 as of 2026-06 — a change of $626 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 +22.7% ($359 per month). The current median is $1,938.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Fort Collins, CO has changed +45.5% ($606 per month). It is now $1,938.

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

Year over year, median rent in Fort Collins, CO has decreased -1.1% ($-21/mo). Current median: $1,938.

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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.