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

207 Mathews St, Unit 11

1109 Alford St

Northern Hotel Apartments

205 N Sherwood St

Old Town Flats

207 E Stuart St

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419 Laporte Ave

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Brookview Apartments

Max Flats

816 S College Ave

317 Remington St, Unit 6

1100 McHugh St

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1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment

331 E Magnolia St

524 W Laurel St
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334 E Mulberry St, Unit 1

117 3rd St

620-622 Endicott St

419 Edwards St

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281 Willow

801 Smith St

622 Endicott St

504 W Mountain Ave

Parklane Arms
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1109 Alford Fort Collins, CO

Park View Apartments

Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)

Emigh1001 (KC-AM)

Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB)

Prospect Station

707 E Magnolia St

604-610 Parker St

301 Peterson St
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207 E Stuart St

1000-1004 Morgan St

Remington1705 (KC-JF-NB)

610 S Loomis Ave

Alford1116 (DK-KS-RB)

332 W Myrtle St

Campus Park Apartments

Buffalo Run

Laurel220 (KC-JF)
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830 College

620 Mathews St

Locust312 (**CW-KS)
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 | $1,532 | $1,045 | $1,779 |
| East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $995 | $2,210 |
| East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $1,095 | $2,833 |
| East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $1,099 | $2,974 |
| East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $995 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1109 Alford Fort Collins, CO | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Emigh1001 (KC-AM) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Northern Hotel Apartments | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,223 |
| Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 604-610 Parker St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| 207 E Stuart St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Remington1705 (KC-JF-NB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Brookview Apartments | 3x21116 | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 E Plum St | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 209 W Mulberry St | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.87 |
| Brookview Apartments | 2x1836 | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 1109 Alford Fort Collins, CO | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment | 1105 Green St | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Max Flats | Aspen II | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Emigh1001 (KC-AM) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Remington1705 (KC-JF-NB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Side, Fort Collins, CO
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Best Local Schools in East Side, Fort Collins, CO
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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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