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3002 W Elizabeth St, Unit Unit 22F

Fox Meadows

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3002 W Elizabeth St, Unit Unit 22F

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Collins?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins Studio Apartments | $1,593 | $1,150 | $2,399 |
| Fort Collins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $867 | $5,578 |
| Fort Collins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,957 | $780 | $6,667 |
| Fort Collins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $709 | $3,365 |
| Fort Collins 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,152 | $792 | $4,100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Collins Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fort Collins?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Collins is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Collins?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Collins is Fox Meadows which is listed at $1,119, while the average apartment in Fort Collins costs $3,130.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Collins?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 550 regular apartments in Fort Collins that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fort Collins?
Cheap apartments in Fort Collins have an average cost of $769 which is $2,361 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Collins.
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