Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Fort Collins Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $1,300 (8 Rentals)

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Downtown Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Fort Collins Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Fort Collins area of Fort Collins, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Northern Hotel priced from $1,114. Governor's Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,440. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fort Collins apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northern Hotel1x1 50% HD1BR,1BA$1,114
Governor's ParkThe AspenStudio,1BA$1,440
281 WillowS4Studio,1BA$1,576

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Collins, CO

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fort Collins area is the $1.50 price per square foot Linden Model at Mason Street Flats in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,204. The second greatest value Downtown Fort Collins apartment is the Berkeley Model at Crowne at Old Town North starting at $1,884 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Fort Collins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mason Street FlatsLinden3BR,2BA$1.50
Crowne at Old Town NorthBerkeley1BR,1BA$2.34
ReNew FoothillsCapella Renovated2BR,2BA$2.22
Bucking Horse ApartmentsMustang1BR,1BA$2.46
The Quarry Luxury ApartmentsAtrium Grand (Metro A1A)1BR,1BA$2.77
Trails at Timberline1x11BR,1BA$2.70
Old Town FlatsOld Town Flats-Studio AStudio ,1BA$3.52
281 WillowS4Studio ,1BA$3.86
Governor's ParkThe AspenStudio ,1BA$3.67
Northern Hotel1x1 50% HD1BR,1BA$3.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Fort Collins

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Fort Collins?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Collins, CO with pricing that ranges from $940 to $4,661. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Fort Collins ranging from $1,350 to $4,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Fort Collins?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Fort Collins ranges from $1,350 to $4,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,508.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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