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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Windsor, CO is $2,216. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Windsor cheaper than other Colorado cities?

Windsor falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #27 out of 67 cities at $2,216/mo.

When was Windsor rent data last updated?

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

What is the Fair Market Rent in Windsor, CO?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Windsor, CO at $1,800 per month, which is 19% below the $2,216 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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Windsor

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Pop. 37,914·27th most expensive in Colorado·Windsor rents have dropped 5.3%, currently a renter's market

Median rent (all units)

$2,216/mo

Year-over-Year

-5.3%

Month-over-Month

-9.6%

vs US Median

+$254

Falling (Monthly)

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Windsor · $2,216

More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

75/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent

$2,216/mo

Expected by trend

$2,530/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

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,800/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,216 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

$26,592/yr

At $2,216/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 5.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-5.3% YoY, -9.6% 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 → $2,216

up 1.8%

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 $2,216, a 1.8% 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. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Windsor on your salary?

At $2,216/mo, how Windsor rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $99,204/yr · Rent = 26.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $70,434/yr · Rent = 37.8% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $81,134/yr · Rent = 32.8% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $145,016/yr · Rent = 18.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $185,294/yr · Rent = 14.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $65,951/yr · Rent = 40.3% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $59,546/yr · Rent = 44.7% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $73,395/yr · Rent = 36.2% income

stretched

By apartment size

Windsor rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Windsor

About renting in Windsor, CO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Windsor is $2,216/mo as of August 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 21% of local median household income ($127,028/yr), Windsor ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Windsor an affordable city for renters?

Windsor is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,216/mo, rent takes approximately 21% 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 $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,216/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 decreased 5.3% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Windsor rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Windsor is middle-of-the-pack for Colorado for rent, ranking #27 out of 67 tracked cities at $2,216/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Windsor?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Windsor ($2,216/mo): Greeley ($1,487/mo), Fort Collins ($1,943/mo), Johnstown ($2,094/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 $2,216/mo is $254 (13%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #27 out of 67 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

21%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,216/mo, rent takes ~21% of Windsor's median household income ($127,028/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Windsor 21%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.4%

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