Fort Collins, CO
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Overview
Annual Rev
$47.6k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$238
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$90
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Fort Collins market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +21% $10,004/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (9.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($232)
3 bedrooms ($150)
2 bedrooms ($111)
1 bedroom ($77)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (69%)
Independent hosts (31%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Fort Collins market averaged 994 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier.
An average Fort Collins listing earns $49K/year. High-performing listings earn $84K, while low-performing listings earn $15K.
Median Fort Collins home prices by size are 1-bedroom $310K, 2-bedroom $380K, 3-bedroom $489K, and 4+ bedroom $570K.
Average gross yield is 9%, reaching 16% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Fort Collins is 42%, producing RevPAR of $94 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 14%. They average $84K/year in revenue against a $570K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Fort Collins. Fort Collins: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions apply, 30-day minimum in residential zones. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven action. Estes Park: Lenient. Business license and sales tax license required. No owner-occupancy rules or caps. Light enforcement, tourist-friendly approach. Loveland: Lenient. Business license needed, zoning compliance required. Minimal restrictions, light enforcement primarily complaint-based. Greeley: Moderate. Special use permit required in residential zones, business license mandatory. Moderate enforcement through zoning compliance checks. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Fort Collins Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 12%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Kitchen (98%), Heating (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+55%), TV (+48%), Air Conditioning (+43%).
Average daily rate in Fort Collins is $265, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Fort Collins book an average of 35 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 45% higher than weekday occupancy.