
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Fort Collins Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $1,300 (8 Rentals)
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709 1/2 E Magnolia St

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Downtown Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Fort Collins?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Fort Collins 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,989 | $1,595 | $2,500 |
Downtown Fort Collins 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,175 | $3,500 | $4,850 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Fort Collins Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Northern Hotel | 1x1 50% HD | 1BR,1BA | $1,114 |
Governor's Park | The Aspen | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
281 Willow | S4 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mason Street Flats | Linden | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Crowne at Old Town North | Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
ReNew Foothills | Capella Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
Bucking Horse Apartments | Mustang | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
The Quarry Luxury Apartments | Atrium Grand (Metro A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Trails at Timberline | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Old Town Flats | Old Town Flats-Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.52 |
281 Willow | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.86 |
Governor's Park | The Aspen | Studio ,1BA | $3.67 |
Northern Hotel | 1x1 50% HD | 1BR,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.
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