
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $700 (22 Rentals)
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1005 Robertson St

1116 Alford St

135 Mathews St

611 Stover St

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Brookview Apartments

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281 Willow
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Old Town Flats

207 E Stuart St

Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins

1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment

1112 Alford St

217 E Oak St

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103 E Stuart St

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Mathews327 (KC-RB)

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211 E Mulberry St

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East Side, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Studio Apartments | $1,511 | $1,318 | $2,051 |
| East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,196 | $3,210 |
| East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $1,230 | $2,850 |
| East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $1,497 | $4,226 |
| East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Fort Collins, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Northern Hotel Apartments priced from $1,196. Brookview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,327. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Hotel Apartments | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| Brookview Apartments | 2x1836 | 2BR,1BA | $1,327 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,327 |
| 281 Willow | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,333 |
| Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, CO
As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.80 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Buffalo Run in the in the Mountain Vista neighborhood starting from $2,149. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 231 S Whitcomb St Model at 231 S Whitcomb St starting at $2,130 with a $1.94 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Run | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 231 S Whitcomb St | 231 S Whitcomb St | 3BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Max Flats | Stateman | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| Brookview Apartments | 2x1836 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment | 1105 Green St | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 |
| 281 Willow | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.43 |
| Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.54 |
| Northern Hotel Apartments | 1x1 60% | 1BR,1BA | $4.79 |
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Best Local Schools in East Side, Fort Collins, CO
Harris Bilingual Elementary School
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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 $2,149.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?
The cheapest apartment in East Side is Northern Hotel Apartments which is listed at $1,196, while the average apartment in East Side costs $7,600.
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 29 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 $1,030 which is $6,570 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.
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