How much does it cost to rent in Fountain, CO?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Fountain, CO is $2,056. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Fountain cheaper than other Colorado cities?

Fountain falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #35 out of 67 cities at $2,056/mo.

When was Fountain rent data last updated?

Fountain rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Fountain a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Fountain is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (up only 2.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Fountain, CO?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Fountain, CO at $2,070 per month, which is close to the $2,056 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Fountain

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Pop. 29,300·35th most expensive in Colorado·Rental market data updated monthly for Fountain, CO

Median rent (all units)

$2,056/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.3%

Month-over-Month

-3.3%

vs US Median

+$94

Falling (Monthly)

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Fountain · $2,056

More expensive than 62% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

74/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 12% below what Fountain's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,056/mo

Expected by trend

$2,338/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Fountain's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

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

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,070/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,056 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$24,672/yr

At $2,056/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 2.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, -3.3% 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

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 → $2,056

up 25.8%

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 $2,056, a 25.8% 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Fountain on your salary?

At $2,056/mo, how Fountain rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $99,204/yr · Rent = 24.9% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $70,434/yr · Rent = 35% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $81,134/yr · Rent = 30.4% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $145,016/yr · Rent = 17% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $185,294/yr · Rent = 13.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $65,951/yr · Rent = 37.4% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $59,546/yr · Rent = 41.4% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $73,395/yr · Rent = 33.6% income

stretched

By apartment size

Fountain rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Fountain. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Fountain, CO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Fountain is $2,056/mo as of August 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 29% of local median household income ($86,242/yr), Fountain ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fountain an affordable city for renters?

Fountain is considered affordable for renters. At $2,056/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($86,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fountain falls comfortably within that range.

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 $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,056/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 2.3% over the past year as of August 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 #35 out of 67 tracked cities at $2,056/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fountain?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fountain ($2,056/mo): Manitou Springs ($1,325/mo), Pueblo ($1,391/mo), Colorado Springs ($1,749/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 $2,056/mo is $94 (5%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #35 out of 67 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

29%

AFFORDABLE

At $2,056/mo, rent takes ~29% of Fountain's median household income ($86,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fountain 29%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.4%

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