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Fountain

Pop. 29,300·31st most expensive in Colorado·Fountain rents are up 6.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,125/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
+$160
Falling (Monthly)
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Fountain · $2,125
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
68/100
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Rents are 9% below what Fountain's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,125/mo
Expected by trend
$2,333/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,900
4 BR+
$3,310
Research median
$2,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,500/yr
At $2,125/mo median
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Rents are climbing (6.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fountain, CO is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,300
Median income
$86,242
Median age
30
Renters
27.2%
Age distribution
28.2%
30.6%
26%
Under 1828.2%
18–3430.6%
35–5426%
55–648.4%
65+6.9%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
66%
25.3%
White66%
Black8.7%
Hispanic25.3%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
24.3%
36.5%
34.8%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college36.5%
Bachelor's+34.8%
Housing tenure
72.8%
27.2%
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fountain, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,634 → $2,125
up 30.0%
Income
$74,621 → $86,242
up 15.6%
Population
29,495 → 29,300
down 0.7%
Renter share
30.9% → 27.2%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
30.7% → 34.8%
+4.1 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in Fountain, CO has climbed from $1,634 to $2,125, a 30.0% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,621 in 2021 to $86,242 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 27.2% of households, compared with 30.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 34.8% of adults here, versus 30.7% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Fountain, CO market of 2021.

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Fountain rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Fountain, CO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fountain is $2,125/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,420/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,070/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,710/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,900/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($86,242/yr), Fountain ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fountain an affordable city for renters?

Fountain is considered moderate for renters. At $2,125/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($86,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fountain slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Fountain?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,125/mo in Fountain. The local median household income is $86,242/yr, meaning the typical Fountain household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fountain?

Rent in Fountain has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Fountain rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Fountain is middle-of-the-pack for Colorado for rent, ranking #31 out of 66 tracked cities at $2,125/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fountain?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fountain ($2,125/mo): Manitou Springs ($1,323/mo), Pueblo ($1,392/mo), Colorado Springs ($1,739/mo).

What percentage of Fountain residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.2% of Fountain households are renters, while 72.8% are owner-occupied. Fountain leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fountain rent compare to the national average?

Fountain's median rent of $2,125/mo is $160 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #31 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,125/mo, rent takes ~30% of Fountain's median household income ($86,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.4%
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