Fort Collins Short-Term Rental Homes for Sale

Short-term rental homes in Fort Collins: the numbers this week

What $800K buys among short-term rental homes in Fort Collins this week: the median short-term rental homes at 2,330 square feet, $464 a foot. 6 in all, $425K to $1.32M; the price bands, bedrooms, ZIP codes, monthly cost and the questions buyers ask are below.

Short-term rental homes in Fort Collins by ZIP code

What the median short-term rental homes in Fort Collins costs per month

About short-term rental homes in Fort Collins

The short-term rental homes for sale in Fort Collins above are every MLS listing that calls out short-term rental use: homes with a current license, condos in buildings that allow nightly rentals, homes sold with bookings, and homes in the Fort Collins zones where short-term rentals are allowed. Buyers searching Fort Collins short-term rental homes also search Airbnb homes for sale, VRBO homes, STR properties, vacation rental investment, nightly rental homes and turnkey rentals, and this page carries all of them. As of September 28, 2026 this page shows 6 short-term rental homes for sale in Fort Collins , and the count updates the moment a home lists or closes.

The license is local. Every Fort Collins jurisdiction writes its own short-term rental rule: primary-residence only, a license cap, a ban outside commercial zones, or wide open. The address decides.

The HOA is the second rule. Many Fort Collins HOAs ban rentals under 30 days. The covenants override what the city allows.

Licenses rarely transfer. You apply fresh after closing. Where licenses are capped, a wait list applies. Never count income you do not have a license for.

Financing. Lenders treat short-term rental income cautiously. Second-home and investment loans work; the down payment is 10 to 25 percent.

Tell us the address type: a primary home you rent part-time, or a pure rental. In Fort Collins the rules differ for each.

Questions people ask about short-term rental homes in Fort Collins

How many short-term rental homes are for sale in Fort Collins right now?

6 this week, $425K to $1.32M, median $800K. The grid at the top of this page is the live MLS list and refreshes daily. More: Short-Term Rental Rules in Denver and Front Range Cities.

Which ZIP code has the most short-term rental homes in Fort Collins?

80524 with 4 in this week's sample, then 80521 with 2. More: Short-Term Rental Rules in Denver and Front Range Cities.

Can I buy short-term rental home in Fort Collins with a low down payment?

Yes. Colorado down-payment assistance works at a 620 credit score, FHA takes 3.5 percent down, VA zero where the buyer qualifies, and a seller credit covers closing costs. On the median $800K short-term rental homes that is $28,000 down at 3.5 percent. More: Can I afford a home now?.

How big are the short-term rental homes in Fort Collins?

1,131 to 2,856 square feet across this week's sample, 2 beds most common. Price per square foot runs $464 at the median. More: Short-Term Rental Rules in Denver and Front Range Cities.

What should I check before making an offer on short-term rental homes in Fort Collins?

The price per square foot against the other listings on this page ($464 is the median), the days on market, the HOA or metro district if there is one, the sewer line and roof age on older homes, and whether the seller pays a closing-cost credit or a rate buydown. More: Seller concessions for Colorado buyers.

What is the median price of short-term rental homes in Fort Collins?

$800K at list this week, for a median 2,330 square feet, $464 a square foot. Compare two on the per-foot number and the condition before the list price. More: Can I afford a home now?.

Can I run an Airbnb in Fort Collins?

It depends on the jurisdiction and the HOA. Some allow it with a license, some limit it to your primary residence, some ban it outside commercial zones. We check the address and the covenants before you write.

How is short-term rental income taxed?

Lodging and sales taxes on each stay, income tax on the profit, and depreciation on the property. A CPA who knows rentals pays for themselves. More: Maximizing Rental Income for Colorado Landlords.