
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $700 (40 Rentals)
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638 1/2 S Meldrum St

318 W Laurel St

640 1/2 S Meldrum St

Northern Hotel Apartments

615 S Grant Ave, Unit Back

231 N Roosevelt Ave

Old Town Flats
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500 Laporte Ave

Mason Street Flats

645 S Whitcomb St

207 Mathews St, Unit 12A

325 W Mulberry St

524 N Frey Ave

919 James Ct

217 E Oak St
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1850 Laporte Ave

205 N Sherwood St

327 Mathews St

634 Mathews St

Max Flats

309 N Shields St

527 North Bryan Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

527 West St
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308 West St

Park View Apartments

510 S Howes St

211 N Shields St

645 1/2 S Loomis Ave

511 1/2 S Grant Ave

Laporte1850 (KC-LN-KB)

Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB)
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Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)

332 W Myrtle St

527 West

Laurel220 (KC-JF)

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Cozy 1-Bed 1-Bath Basement Apartment blocks from CSU!

812 W Myrtle St

Campus Park Apartments
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Capitol Hill, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill Studio Apartments | $1,556 | $1,175 | $1,779 |
| Capitol Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $1,195 | $2,099 |
| Capitol Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $1,100 | $2,645 |
| Capitol Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $1,595 | $2,999 |
| Capitol Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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Cheapest Available Capitol Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol Hill area of Fort Collins, CO is a Studio unit found at Old Town Flats priced from $1,294. Mason Street Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Capitol Hill apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,294 |
| Mason Street Flats | McPherson | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Laporte1850 (KC-LN-KB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Max Flats | Scout | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| 527 West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,480 |
| 281 Willow | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,852 |
| Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins | 3x3 2 | 3BR,3BA | $2,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, CO
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $2.52 price per square foot 3x3 2 Premium Model at Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 527 West starting at $1,480 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins | 3x3 2 Premium | 3BR,3BA | $2.52 |
| 527 West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Max Flats | Scout | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Laporte1850 (KC-LN-KB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 281 Willow | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
| Mason Street Flats | McPherson | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capitol Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol Hill is under $2,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol Hill is Laporte1850 (KC-LN-KB) which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Capitol Hill costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol Hill?
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 3 regular apartments in Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill?
Cheap apartments in Capitol Hill have an average cost of $564 which is $2,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Hill.
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