Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Fort Collins Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $1,500 (10 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Fort Collins area of Fort Collins.

property at 224 S Loomis Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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224 S Loomis Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 709 1/2 E Magnolia St

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 6

709 1/2 E Magnolia St

Fort CollinsCO80524

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property at 421 S Howes St

$1,550 - $1,600

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$1,550

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421 S Howes St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 301 Peterson St

$1,650 - $1,660

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$1,650

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2 Bedroom Rentals

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301 Peterson St

Fort CollinsCO80524

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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 Apartments priced from $1,223. Old Town Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,436. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fort Collins apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northern Hotel Apartments1x1 50%1BR,1BA$1,223
Old Town FlatsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,436
281 WillowS5Studio,1BA$1,448

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Collins, CO

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fort Collins 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 Downtown Fort Collins apartment is the Walnut Model at Mason Street Flats starting at $1,665 with a $3.02 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.
Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins3x3 2 Premium3BR,3BA$2.52
Mason Street FlatsWalnut1BR,1BA$3.02
Old Town FlatsStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.19
281 WillowS5Studio ,1BA$3.55
Northern Hotel Apartments1x1 50%1BR,1BA$4.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO

Ranked #11

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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 71 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Collins, CO with pricing that ranges from $1,223 to $2,799. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Fort Collins ranging from $1,500 to $2,800.

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 $1,500 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,111.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.