
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $700 (48 Rentals)
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605 Mathews St

640 1/2 S Meldrum St

318 W Laurel St

1101 Emigh St

1005 Robertson St

1109 Alford St

Northern Hotel Apartments

527 S Whitcomb St, Unit B
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611 Stover St, Unit 4

500 Laporte Ave

701 Parker St

1001 Robertson St

919 James Ct

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301 Peterson St, Unit APT 106

207 E Stuart St

Old Town Flats

327 Mathews St
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207 Mathews St, Unit 16

634 Mathews St

205 N Sherwood St

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Brookview Apartments

1116 Alford St

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1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment

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281 Willow

802 Smith St, Unit Lower

1705 Remington St
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617 E Laurel St, Unit Lower Level

608 S College Ave, Unit B

719 Remington St

Parklane Arms

The Prospect Fort Collins

Park View Apartments

510 S Howes St

Emigh1001 (KC-AM)

Prospect Station
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Lower Level In The Heart Of Fort Collins

Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)

604-610 Parker St

1000-1004 Morgan St

Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB)

610 Parker St

Alford1116 (DK-KS-RB)

332 W Myrtle St

Remington1705 (KC-JF-NB)
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Campus Park Apartments

224 S Loomis Ave

709 1/2 E Magnolia St
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 | $1,518 | $1,195 | $1,779 |
| East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $995 | $2,099 |
| East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,017 | $1,410 | $2,705 |
| East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $1,600 | $2,799 |
| East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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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 $1,223. Emigh1001 (KC-AM) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,295. 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 | $1,223 |
| Emigh1001 (KC-AM) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,386 |
| Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Brookview Apartments | 2x1836 | 2BR,1BA | $1,457 |
| Remington1705 (KC-JF-NB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Max Flats | Aspen II | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 526 S Howes St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 281 Willow | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2,196 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, CO
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side 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 East Side apartment is the 2x1836 Model at Brookview Apartments starting at $1,457 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Fort Collins 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins | 3x3 2 Premium | 3BR,3BA | $2.52 |
| Brookview Apartments | 2x1836 | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 281 Willow | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| 526 S Howes St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| 1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment | 1105 Green St | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Max Flats | Aspen II | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Emigh1001 (KC-AM) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Remington1705 (KC-JF-NB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Side, Fort Collins, CO
Ranked #12
Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,196.
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 $1,223, while the average apartment in East Side costs $5,600.
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 4 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 $649 which is $4,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.
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