What's a good cap rate in Fort Collins?

In Fort Collins, cap rates typically run around 5.5% (Colorado state median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Fort Collins deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Fort Collins?

A typical rental in Fort Collins runs about $1,732–$2,385/mo (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2–3BR). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in Colorado?

Colorado's effective property tax rate is about 0.55% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Fort Collins deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins rental property analysis

Fort Collins pairs Colorado growth with a Colorado State University anchor — strong demand and quality of life, though prices have climbed.

Fort Collins market snapshot

Appreciation market

Compressed cap rates — the play here is long-term price growth over day-one cash flow.

Typical cap rate

5.5%

Colorado state median

Typical rent

$1,732–$2,385/mo

HUD FMR · 2–3BR · 2026

Typical price

$420,000–$540,000

est., all-in

Property tax

0.55%

Colorado effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Fort Collins a good place to buy rentals?

Appreciation-led with steady student-and-professional demand. Day-one cash flow is tight at these prices — a longer-hold market.

See the full Coloradoinvesting guide — taxes, landlord law & top metros →

Neighborhoods to look at in Fort Collins

Midtown

Central, steady demand.

Old Town edges

Desirable, walkable, premium.

Timnath

Suburb with newer SFRs, family renters.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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