Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Fort Collins, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.2% of gross income.
Fort Collins rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Fort Collins, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Fort Collins, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Fort Collins, CO?
Median rent in Fort Collins is $1,938 a month. A typical physical therapist in Colorado earns about $104,696 a year, which makes that rent 22.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Fort Collins?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Colorado (~$104,696/yr) supports up to $2,617 a month in rent. Fort Collins's current median rent is $1,938/mo, which leaves a $679/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Fort Collins?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Colorado works roughly 38.5 hours a month to cover Fort Collins's median rent of $1,938.
Where is rent cheaper than Fort Collins for a physical therapist?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Johnstown ($1,937/mo), Meridian ($1,937/mo), Meridian ($1,937/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.