Studio Apartment Rent in Fort Collins, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fort Collins, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,938 and +12% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 3 | Clifton | $840 |
| 4 | Montrose | $880 |
| 5 | Cortez | $910 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 7 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 8 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 9 | Rifle | $1,050 |
| 10 | Granby | $1,060 |
| 11 | Woodland Park | $1,090 |
| 12 | Greeley | $1,100 |
| 13 | Fruita | $1,110 |
| 14 | Evans | $1,160 |
| 15 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 2 | Cherry Creek | $2,130 |
| 3 | Morrison | $2,000 |
| 4 | Commerce City | $1,940 |
| 5 | Greenwood Village | $1,930 |
| 6 | Lone Tree | $1,880 |
| 7 | Thornton | $1,878 |
| 8 | Castle Rock | $1,870 |
| 9 | Evergreen | $1,860 |
| 10 | Littleton | $1,850 |
| 11 | Parker | $1,840 |
| 12 | Broomfield | $1,840 |
| 13 | Castle Pines | $1,820 |
| 14 | Meridian | $1,818 |
| 15 | Erie | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fort Collins.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fort Collins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timnath, CO | 7.4 mi | $1,360 | $-88 (-6%) |
| Loveland, CO | 10.6 mi | $1,395 | $-53 (-4%) |
| Windsor, CO | 12.6 mi | $1,340 | $-108 (-7%) |
| Johnstown, CO | 18 mi | $1,370 | $-78 (-5%) |
| Milliken, CO | 20.4 mi | $1,240 | $-208 (-14%) |
| Greeley, CO | 24.9 mi | $1,100 | $-348 (-24%) |
| Longmont, CO | 27.2 mi | $1,447 | $-1 (0%) |
| Evans, CO | 27.3 mi | $1,160 | $-288 (-20%) |
| Erie, CO | 35 mi | $1,810 | +$362 (+25%) |
| Lafayette, CO | 37.6 mi | $1,520 | +$72 (+5%) |
| Boulder, CO | 39.6 mi | $1,566 | +$118 (+8%) |
| Broomfield, CO | 41.7 mi | $1,840 | +$392 (+27%) |
Studio rent in Fort Collins — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fort Collins?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fort Collins, Colorado is $1,448 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,938.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fort Collins?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,920 ($4,827/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Collins expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fort Collins's studio median of $1,448 is +12% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fort Collins rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Fort Collins ranks #32 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fort Collins?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Timnath ($1,360), Loveland ($1,395), Windsor ($1,340).