Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $790 (48 Rentals)

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property at 919 James Ct

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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919 James Ct

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 1109 Alford St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1109 Alford St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 205 N Sherwood St

$1,300 - $1,350

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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205 N Sherwood St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 207 E Stuart St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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207 E Stuart St

Fort CollinsCO80525

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property at 419 Laporte Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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419 Laporte Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
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Brookview Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,407 - $1,707
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$1,397 - $1,697
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$10

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$1,407 - $1,707
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brookview Apartments

1717 Welch StFort Collins, CO 80525
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property at 816 S College Ave

$1,445 - $1,960

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$1,445

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$1,445

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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816 S College Ave

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 1100 McHugh St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 9

1100 McHugh St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 524 W Laurel St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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524 W Laurel St

Fort CollinsCO80521

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property at 117 3rd St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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117 3rd St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 620-622 Endicott St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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620-622 Endicott St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 419 Edwards St

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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419 Edwards St

Fort CollinsCO80524
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281 Willow
Rent Specials
$1,615 - $4,501
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$1,518 - $4,404
Required Monthly Fees
$97

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$1,615 - $4,501
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

281 Willow

281 Willow StFort Collins, CO 80524
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property at 801 Smith St

$1,645

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$1,597
Required Monthly Fees
$48

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$1,645

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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801 Smith St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 622 Endicott St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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622 Endicott St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 504 W Mountain Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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504 W Mountain Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
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Parklane Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklane Arms

308 E Oak StFort Collins, CO 80524
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Park View Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Apartments

221 Mathews StFort Collins, CO 80524
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Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)

634 Mathews StFort Collins, CO 80524
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Emigh1001 (KC-AM)
2 Bedroom Apartments

Emigh1001 (KC-AM)

1001 Emigh StFort Collins, CO 80524
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Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB)
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB)

327 Mathews StFort Collins, CO 80524
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Prospect Station
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Station

221 W Prospect RdFort Collins, CO 80526
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property at 707 E Magnolia St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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707 E Magnolia St

Fort CollinsCO80524
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604-610 Parker St
2 Bedroom Apartments

604-610 Parker St

604-610 Parker StFort Collins, CO 80525
property at 301 Peterson St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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301 Peterson St

Fort CollinsCO80524

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207 E Stuart St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

207 E Stuart St

207 E Stuart StFort Collins, CO 80525
property at 610 S Loomis Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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610 S Loomis Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 332 W Myrtle St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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332 W Myrtle St

Fort CollinsCO80521
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Buffalo Run
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Buffalo Run

1245 E Lincoln AveFort Collins, CO 80524
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Laurel220 (KC-JF)
1 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel220 (KC-JF)

220 E Laurel StFort Collins, CO 80524
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830 College
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

830 College

830 S College AveFort Collins, CO 80521
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property at 620 Mathews St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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620 Mathews St

Fort CollinsCO80524

East Side, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Fort Collins, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at 1109 Alford Fort Collins, CO priced from $1,095. Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1109 Alford Fort Collins, CO2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Emigh1001 (KC-AM)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,195
Northern Hotel Apartments1x1 50%1BR,1BA$1,223
Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
604-610 Parker St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,345
Old Town FlatsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,365
207 E Stuart St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,375
Remington1705 (KC-JF-NB)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Brookview Apartments3x211163BR,2BA$1,407

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, CO

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at 111 E Plum St in the in the Fort Collins neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 3BR/1.5BA Model at 209 W Mulberry St starting at $2,095 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
111 E Plum St3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.60
209 W Mulberry St3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.87
Brookview Apartments2x18362BR,1BA$1.68
1109 Alford Fort Collins, CO2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.42
1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment1105 Green St1BR,1BA$2.07
Max FlatsAspen II1BR,1BA$2.33
Emigh1001 (KC-AM)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.85
Remington1705 (KC-JF-NB)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.40
Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Fort Collins, CO

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side is under $1,407.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?

The cheapest apartment in East Side is Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in East Side costs $1,728.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side?

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 9 regular apartments in East Side 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 East Side?

Cheap apartments in East Side have an average cost of $647 which is $1,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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