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ZIP 80521

Pop. 38,776·Larimer County·112th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,817/mo
Year-over-Year
-21.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$148
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 80521 · $1,817
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,380
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,580/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,804/yr
At $1,817/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyLarimer County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 21.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-21.2% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80521 (Fort Collins, CO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,776
Median income
$58,082
Median age
22.9
Renters
63.2%
Age distribution
62.7%
15.8%
Under 189.7%
18–3462.7%
35–5415.8%
55–644.3%
65+7.5%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
82.7%
White82.7%
Black1.9%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian3.8%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
14.3%
19.6%
64%
No HS diploma2.1%
HS diploma14.3%
Some college19.6%
Bachelor's+64%
Housing tenure
36.8%
63.2%
Owner36.8%
Renter63.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80521 in Fort Collins, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,684 → $1,817
up 7.9%
Income
$50,712 → $58,082
up 14.5%
Population
37,867 → 38,776
up 2.4%
Renter share
62.6% → 63.2%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
60.4% → 64%
+3.6 pts
Median age
23.5 → 22.9
-0.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 80521 in Fort Collins, CO has increased 7.9% since 2021, going from about $1,684 per month to roughly $1,817 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80521 in Fort Collins, CO now reports about $58,082, up from $50,712 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 6.6 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 37,867 to 38,776 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 60.4% to 64%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80521 in Fort Collins, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80521 covers Fort Collins, CO. The median rent here is $1,817/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($58,082/yr), ZIP 80521 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 21.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80521?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80521 (Fort Collins, CO) is $1,817. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80521 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80521's median rent of $1,817/mo is $148 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80521 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80521 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #112 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,817/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80521?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,817/mo in ZIP 80521. The local median household income is $58,082/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80521?

Rent in ZIP 80521 has decreased 21.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 80521 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80521 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,817/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($58,082/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80521 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 80521 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.2% of ZIP 80521 households are renters, while 36.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80521 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80521 compare to the rest of Fort Collins?

ZIP 80521 is more affordable than Fort Collins overall. At $1,817/mo, it's $121 below the Fort Collins citywide median of $1,938/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80521 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80521 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,817/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 80521's median household income ($58,082/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80521 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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