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Windsor

Pop. 37,914·17th most expensive in Colorado·Windsor rents are up 5.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,452/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$487
Stable (Monthly)
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Windsor · $2,452
More expensive than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
57/100
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Rents are 3% below what Windsor's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,452/mo
Expected by trend
$2,537/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Windsor's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,530
4 BR+
$2,860
Research median
$1,800/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
$29,424/yr
At $2,452/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Windsor, CO is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 55.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,914
Median income
$127,028
Median age
40.9
Renters
22.4%
Age distribution
23.1%
18.1%
28.9%
18.1%
Under 1823.1%
18–3418.1%
35–5428.9%
55–6411.8%
65+18.1%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
84.1%
White84.1%
Black1.1%
Hispanic12%
Asian1.4%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
14%
27.3%
55.5%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma14%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+55.5%
Housing tenure
77.6%
22.4%
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Windsor, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,176 → $2,452
up 12.7%
Income
$111,477 → $127,028
up 13.9%
Population
31,972 → 37,914
up 18.6%
Renter share
20% → 22.4%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
48.5% → 55.5%
+7.0 pts
Median age
41.9 → 40.9
-1.0 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in Windsor, CO has increased from $2,176 to $2,452, a 12.7% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $111,477 to $127,028 across the same window, up 13.9% versus 2021. The population has grown by 18.6% since 2021, moving from about 31,972 residents to roughly 37,914. Renters now make up 22.4% of households, compared with 20% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 55.5% of adults here, versus 48.5% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Windsor, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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At $2,452/mo, how Windsor rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Windsor rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Windsor, CO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Windsor is $2,452/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,340/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,800/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,440/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,530/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($127,028/yr), Windsor ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Windsor an affordable city for renters?

Windsor is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,452/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($127,028/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Windsor falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Windsor?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,452/mo in Windsor. The local median household income is $127,028/yr, meaning the typical Windsor household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Windsor?

Rent in Windsor has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Windsor rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Windsor is one of the pricier cities in Colorado for rent, ranking #17 out of 66 tracked cities at $2,452/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Windsor?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Windsor ($2,452/mo): Greeley ($1,474/mo), Fort Collins ($1,938/mo), Johnstown ($2,104/mo).

What percentage of Windsor residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.4% of Windsor households are renters, while 77.6% are owner-occupied. Windsor leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Windsor rent compare to the national average?

Windsor's median rent of $2,452/mo is $487 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #17 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,452/mo, rent takes ~23% of Windsor's median household income ($127,028/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Windsor 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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