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Loveland

Pop. 78,410·45th most expensive in Colorado·Loveland rents are up 5.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,910/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$52
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Loveland · $1,910
More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
60/100
Good value
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Rents are 5% below what Loveland's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,910/mo
Expected by trend
$2,010/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,395
1 BR
$1,405
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,460
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,650/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,910 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
$22,920/yr
At $1,910/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Loveland, CO is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 39% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
78,410
Median income
$84,604
Median age
40.7
Renters
37.8%
Age distribution
19%
23%
24.2%
12.5%
21.3%
Under 1819%
18–3423%
35–5424.2%
55–6412.5%
65+21.3%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
82.6%
15.3%
White82.6%
Black0.9%
Hispanic15.3%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
22.1%
34.3%
39%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+39%
Housing tenure
62.2%
37.8%
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Loveland, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,458 → $1,910
up 31.0%
Income
$73,907 → $84,604
up 14.5%
Population
75,938 → 78,410
up 3.3%
Renter share
37% → 37.8%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
38.6% → 39%
+0.4 pts
Median age
40.2 → 40.7
+0.5 yrs

Rent in Loveland, CO has climbed 31.0% since 2021, going from about $1,458 per month to roughly $1,910 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $73,907 in 2021 to $84,604 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 75,938 to 78,410 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Loveland, CO market of 2021.

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Loveland rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Loveland, CO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Loveland is $1,910/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,395/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,650/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,405/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,310/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($84,604/yr), Loveland ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Loveland an affordable city for renters?

Loveland is considered affordable for renters. At $1,910/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($84,604/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Loveland falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Loveland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,910/mo in Loveland. The local median household income is $84,604/yr, meaning the typical Loveland household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Loveland?

Rent in Loveland has increased 5.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Loveland neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Loveland are 80537 ($1,760/mo), and 80538 ($2,043/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Loveland is $1,910/mo.

How does Loveland rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Loveland is one of the more affordable cities in Colorado for rent, ranking #45 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,910/mo.

What percentage of Loveland residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.8% of Loveland households are renters, while 62.2% are owner-occupied. Loveland leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Loveland rent compare to the national average?

Loveland's median rent of $1,910/mo is $52 (3%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #45 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,910/mo, rent takes ~27% of Loveland's median household income ($84,604/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Loveland 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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