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Academic professionals choose University North for its tree-lined streets with historic homes walking distance to Colorado State University. The neighborhood's established character provides welcome contrast to institutional campus environments, while the quick commute maximizes precious time between teaching and research obligations. Unlike undergraduate-dominated districts, you'll find streets quiet enough for concentrated academic work requiring focused attention without constant interruption.
Transit-oriented living thrives near Foothills Mall Station. Renters enjoy new micro-units but face 6AM light rail vibrations shaking thin walls. The Spring Creek Trail provides quick bike commutes to CSU.
Collegiate energy buzzes near CSU's engineering quad. Renters score affordable duplexes but contend with student parties on Prospect Road weekends. The Gardens on Spring Creek provides free horticulture workshops but draws parking crowds during tulip season.
Welcome to the Apartment List March 2026 Rent Report for Fort Collins, CO. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,497, after rising 1.3% last month. Prices and are now up 0.2% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Fort Collins rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Fort Collins’ results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Fort Collins renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories above-average scores."
Key Findings in Fort Collins include the following:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.