Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Fort Collins Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $790 (40 Rentals)

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The Prospect Fort Collins
Rent Specials
$995 - $2,210

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$995 - $2,210

Total Monthly Price$995 - $2,210
11 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20, 2027

The Prospect Fort Collins

345 W Lake RdFort Collins, CO 80521
Student Housing
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property at 605 Mathews St
$995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

605 Mathews St

Fort CollinsCO80524
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Brookview Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,347 - $1,657

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,347 - $1,657

Total Monthly Price$1,347 - $1,657
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brookview Apartments

1717 Welch StFort Collins, CO 80525
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property at 332 W Myrtle St
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
1 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

332 W Myrtle St

Fort CollinsCO80521
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Max Flats
Rent Specials
$1,410 - $2,408

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,410 - $2,408

Total Monthly Price$1,410 - $2,408
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Max Flats

505 S Mason StFort Collins, CO 80524
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property at 801 Smith St
$1,543

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,495
Required Monthly Fees$48

Total Monthly Price$1,543
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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801 Smith St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 312 Locust St
$1,685

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,685

Total Monthly Price$1,685
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 3

312 Locust St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 639 S Loomis Ave
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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639 S Loomis Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
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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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207 E Stuart St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

207 E Stuart St

207 E Stuart StFort Collins, CO 80525

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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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Emigh1001 (KC-AM)
2 Bedroom Apartments

Emigh1001 (KC-AM)

1001 Emigh StFort Collins, CO 80524
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610 Stover St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

610 Stover St.

610-612 Stover StFort Collins, CO 80524
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property at 611 1/2 S Grant Ave
$1,195

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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Affordability

611 1/2 S Grant Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
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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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Apex Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Apartments

808 W Prospect RdFort Collins, CO 80526
Student Housing

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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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604-610 Parker St
2 Bedroom Apartments

604-610 Parker St

604-610 Parker StFort Collins, CO 80525
property at 301 Peterson St
$1,405

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,405

Total Monthly Price$1,405
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

301 Peterson St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 1004 Morgan St
$1,425

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

1004 Morgan St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 925 Columbia Rd
$1,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now

925 Columbia Rd

Fort CollinsCO80525

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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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526 S Howes St
2 Bedroom Apartments

526 S Howes St

526 S Howes StFort Collins, CO 80521
property at 819 Stover St
$1,793

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,745
Required Monthly Fees$48

Total Monthly Price$1,793
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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819 Stover St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 819 Stover St
$1,793

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,745
Required Monthly Fees$48

Total Monthly Price$1,793
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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819 Stover St

Fort CollinsCO80524
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111 E Plum St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

111 E Plum St

111 E Plum StFort Collins, CO 80524

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property at 413 E Elizabeth St
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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413 E Elizabeth St

Fort CollinsCO80524
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Historic Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic Fort Collins Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Fort Collins area of Fort Collins, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) priced from $1,195. Emigh1001 (KC-AM) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Historic Fort Collins apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,195
Emigh1001 (KC-AM)2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,195
Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB)1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,195
Dartmouth125 (KC-AM)1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,195
610 Stover St.1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,195
Remington1705 (KC-JF-NB)1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,295
Brookview Apartments1x16321BR, 1BA$1,347
Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort CollinsStudio 2Studio, 1BA$1,589
526 S Howes St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Fort Collins, CO

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Fort Collins area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at 111 E Plum St in the Fort Collins neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Historic Fort Collins apartment is the Santa Fe II Model at Max Flats in the West Side neighborhood starting at $1,920 with a $2.02 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Fort Collins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
111 E Plum St3BR/1.0BA3BR, 1BA$1.60
Max FlatsSanta Fe II2BR, 2BA$2.02
526 S Howes St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$2.22
1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment1105 Green St1BR, 1BA$2.07
Emigh1001 (KC-AM)2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.85
Brookview Apartments1x16321BR, 1BA$2.13
Dartmouth125 (KC-AM)1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.94
Remington1705 (KC-JF-NB)1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.23
Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB)1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.19
Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Fort Collins Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Historic Fort Collins?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic Fort Collins is under $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Fort Collins?

The cheapest apartment in Historic Fort Collins is Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Historic Fort Collins costs $1,720.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Fort Collins?

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 8 regular apartments in Historic Fort Collins 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 Historic Fort Collins?

Cheap apartments in Historic Fort Collins have an average cost of $1,026 which is $694 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Fort Collins.

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