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ZIP 80526

Pop. 44,326·Larimer County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,007/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
+$42
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ZIP 80526 · $2,007
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,470
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,430
Research median
$1,660/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
$24,084/yr
At $2,007/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyLarimer County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80526 (Fort Collins, CO) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 57.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,326
Median income
$88,686
Median age
34.1
Renters
43%
Age distribution
17.8%
33.2%
24.2%
14.6%
Under 1817.8%
18–3433.2%
35–5424.2%
55–6410.1%
65+14.6%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
82.9%
White82.9%
Black1.1%
Hispanic11.5%
Asian2.1%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
14.5%
25.2%
57.7%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma14.5%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+57.7%
Housing tenure
57%
43%
Owner57%
Renter43%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80526 in Fort Collins, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,559 → $2,007
up 28.7%
Income
$73,526 → $88,686
up 20.6%
Population
44,566 → 44,326
down 0.5%
Renter share
44.1% → 43%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
53.6% → 57.7%
+4.1 pts
Median age
31.6 → 34.1
+2.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 80526 in Fort Collins, CO has climbed by $448 per month, settling near $2,007 after starting the period at $1,559. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 80526 in Fort Collins, CO now reports about $88,686, up from $73,526 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 53.6% to 57.7%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 80526 in Fort Collins, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80526 covers Fort Collins, CO. The median rent here is $2,007/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($88,686/yr), ZIP 80526 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80526?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80526 (Fort Collins, CO) is $2,007. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80526 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80526's median rent of $2,007/mo is $42 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80526 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80526 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #83 out of 166 ZIPs at $2,007/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80526?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,007/mo in ZIP 80526. The local median household income is $88,686/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80526?

Rent in ZIP 80526 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 80526 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80526 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,007/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($88,686/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80526 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80526 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43% of ZIP 80526 households are renters, while 57% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80526 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80526 compare to the rest of Fort Collins?

ZIP 80526 is pricier than Fort Collins as a whole. At $2,007/mo, it's $69 above the Fort Collins citywide median of $1,938/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80526 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80526 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,007/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 80526's median household income ($88,686/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80526 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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