Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Fort Collins Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $700 (67 Rentals)

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property at 108-110 Garfield St

$1,200 - $1,300

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

108-110 Garfield St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 712 W Myrtle St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

712 W Myrtle St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 638 1/2 S Meldrum St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

638 1/2 S Meldrum St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 318 W Laurel St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

318 W Laurel St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 640 1/2 S Meldrum St

$1,295 - $1,395

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

640 1/2 S Meldrum St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 701 Parker St

$1,295 - $1,395

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 20

701 Parker St

Fort CollinsCO80525
property at 1001 Robertson St

$1,320 - $1,495

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$1,320

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$1,320

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1001 Robertson St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 919 James Ct

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

919 James Ct

Fort CollinsCO80521

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property at 129 Dartmouth Trail

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

129 Dartmouth Trail

Fort CollinsCO80525
property at 1005 Robertson St

$1,395 - $1,420

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

1005 Robertson St

Fort CollinsCO80524
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Brookview Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,407 - $1,707
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$1,397 - $1,697
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$10

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$1,407 - $1,707
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brookview Apartments

1717 Welch StFort Collins, CO 80525
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property at 327 Mathews St

$1,420

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$1,420

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$1,420

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 25

327 Mathews St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 634 Mathews St

$1,395 - $1,520

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$1,420

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$1,420

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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634 Mathews St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 125 Dartmouth Trail

$1,430

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$1,430

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$1,430

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125 Dartmouth Trail

Fort CollinsCO80525
property at 133 Dartmouth Trail

$1,430 - $1,495

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$1,430

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$1,430

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Available Jun 1

133 Dartmouth Trail

Fort CollinsCO80525
property at 312 Locust St

$1,485

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$1,485

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$1,485

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

312 Locust St

Fort CollinsCO80524

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property at 1705 Remington St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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1705 Remington St

Fort CollinsCO80525
property at 207 E Stuart St

$1,475 - $1,625

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 19

207 E Stuart St

Fort CollinsCO80525
property at 719 Remington St

$1,500 - $2,190

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$1,500

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$1,500

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719 Remington St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 208 E Pitkin St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

208 E Pitkin St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 601 Smith St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

601 Smith St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 220 E Laurel St

$1,660 - $1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 25

220 E Laurel St

Fort CollinsCO80524
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Max Flats
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$1,709 - $2,648
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$1,600 - $2,539
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$109

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$1,709 - $2,648
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Max Flats

505 S Mason StFort Collins, CO 80524
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property at 810 W Laurel St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

810 W Laurel St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 218 Whedbee St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 4

218 Whedbee St

Fort CollinsCO80524
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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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property at 510 S Howes St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

510 S Howes St

Fort CollinsCO80521
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Prospect Station
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Station

221 W Prospect RdFort Collins, CO 80526
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Emigh1001 (KC-AM)
2 Bedroom Apartments

Emigh1001 (KC-AM)

1001 Emigh StFort Collins, CO 80524
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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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property at 645 1/2 S Loomis Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

645 1/2 S Loomis Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
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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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Locust312 (CW-KS)
1 Bedroom Apartments

Locust312 (CW-KS)

312 Locust StFort Collins, CO 80524
property at 812 W Myrtle St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

812 W Myrtle St

Fort CollinsCO80521

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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 2 Beds unit found at Emigh1001 (KC-AM) priced from $1,330. Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Historic Fort Collins apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emigh1001 (KC-AM)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,330
Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,395
Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort CollinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,399
Brookview Apartments2x18362BR,1BA$1,407
Dartmouth125 (KC-AM)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,430
Remington1705 (KC-JF-NB)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Max FlatsScout1BR,1BA$1,709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Fort Collins, CO

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Fort Collins area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2x1836 Model at Brookview Apartments in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,407. The second greatest value Historic Fort Collins apartment is the 1105 Green St Model at 1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment starting at $1,450 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Mountain Vista neighborhood. 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.
Brookview Apartments2x18362BR,1BA$1.68
1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment1105 Green St1BR,1BA$2.07
Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.07
Max FlatsScout1BR,1BA$2.57
Emigh1001 (KC-AM)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.06
Dartmouth125 (KC-AM)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
Remington1705 (KC-JF-NB)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.57
Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort CollinsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.54

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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 $1,709.

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

The cheapest apartment in Historic Fort Collins is Dartmouth125 (KC-AM) which is listed at $1,430, while the average apartment in Historic Fort Collins costs $4,100.

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 25 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 $1,058 which is $3,042 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Fort Collins.

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