Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $700 (16 Rentals)

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Parklane Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklane Arms

308 E Oak 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-RB)
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mathews327 (KC-RB)

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

Mathews634 (KC-NB)

634 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
Student Housing
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Mill House on Willow
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mill House on Willow

311 Willow StFort Collins, CO 80524
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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 1 Bed unit found at Mathews634 (KC-NB) priced from $1,195. Northern Hotel Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,196. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mathews634 (KC-NB)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Northern Hotel Apartments1x1 50%1BR,1BA$1,196
281 WillowS5Studio,1BA$1,394
Brookview Apartments2x18362BR,1BA$1,397
Old Town FlatsOld Town Flats-Studio AStudio,1BA$1,455

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, CO

As of November 06, 2025 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 1009 Mchugh St Model at 1009 Mchugh St, Unit 1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Mountain Vista 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.
Buffalo Run3x23BR,2BA$1.80
1009 Mchugh St, Unit 11009 Mchugh St2BR,1BA$1.55
704 Colorado St, Unit 704 Colorado St.704 Colorado St2BR,1BA$1.72
Brookview Apartments2x18362BR,1BA$1.67
1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment1105 Green St1BR,1BA$2.07
Max FlatsZephyr1BR,1BA$2.66
Mathews634 (KC-NB)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.19
Old Town FlatsOld Town Flats-Studio AStudio ,1BA$3.23
281 WillowS5Studio ,1BA$3.42
Northern Hotel Apartments1x1 60%1BR,1BA$4.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Fort Collins, CO

Ranked #9

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

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3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Mathews634 (KC-NB) which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in East Side costs $1,846.

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 4 regular apartments in East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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