I live in "affordable housing" in Loveland. Loveland is a city just to the south of Fort Collins. My rent is 775 for a 2 bedroom 2 bath, 1220 sq ft. In fort collins for something similar you will be looking 800+ depending on where you are living. Ive always lived in this area...so dont have much to compare it to.
Iffy at the moment, so I've heard. I know it to be true for someone like me still in college, if you've graduated it may be better, but I couldn't say for sure.
Co. is still deep in the reccesion and the latest reports is that the state will be hurting worse next year. if you are like me a state employee work is steady however no cost of living for the next year or so.