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property at 1442 Glen Haven Dr

$600

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$600

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$600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1442 Glen Haven Dr

Fort CollinsCO80526
property at 2955 W Stuart St

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2955 W Stuart St, Unit #8, Unit #8

2955 W Stuart St
Fort CollinsCO80526
property at 4126 Stoneridge Ct

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4126 Stoneridge Ct

Fort CollinsCO80525
property at 3205 Azalea Dr

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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3205 Azalea Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1

3205 Azalea Dr
Fort CollinsCO80526

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property at 802 Emerson Blvd

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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802 Emerson Blvd

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 1705 Heatheridge Rd

$1,125 - $1,395

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$1,125

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$1,125

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1705 Heatheridge Rd

Fort CollinsCO80526
property at 325 N Sunset St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

325 N Sunset St

Fort CollinsCO80521

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 1032 Meadowbrook Dr

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1032 Meadowbrook Dr

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 509 S Bryan Ave

$1,275

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$1,240
Required Monthly Fees
$35

Total Monthly Price
$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

509 S Bryan Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
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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property at 1962.5 Pecan St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 8

1962.5 Pecan St

Fort CollinsCO80526
property at 231 N Roosevelt Ave

$1,348

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$1,300
Required Monthly Fees
$48

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$1,348

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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231 N Roosevelt Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 1200 Sugarpine St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 10

1200 Sugarpine St

Fort CollinsCO80524
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
property at 3431 Stover St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 5

3431 Stover St

Fort CollinsCO80525

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property at 1225 W Prospect Rd

$1,400 - $1,800

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

1225 W Prospect Rd

Fort CollinsCO80526

Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Collins, CO

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Collins, CO area range in price from $709 to $6,667 with an overall median price of $2,549. The three Fort Collins neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rogers Park at $1,220, Shields at $709, and Foothills Green at $709. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fort Collins Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rogers Park$1,505$1,22020
Shields$1,645$709129
Foothills Green$1,646$709147
West Central$1,646$709147
Old Town Fort Collins$1,795$779240
P.O.E.T.$1,930$1,25014
West Side$2,395$79264
Foxstone$2,417$1,119141
Brightwater Landing - Horizon$2,623$1,250111
Mountain Vista$2,642$1,196126

Cheapest Available Fort Collins Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Collins, CO is a 5 Beds unit found at The Outpost in the Mountain Vista neighborhood priced from $989. Caribou I in the Foxstone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,034. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Collins apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Outpost5x5 Unfurnished5BR,5BA$989
Caribou I2x2C 40%2BR,2BA$1,034
Fox Meadows1bd/1ba Tax Credit1BR,1BA$1,119
Northern Hotel Apartments1x1 50%1BR,1BA$1,196
Bull Run ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1,319

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Collins, CO

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Collins area is the $0.43 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Campus West Lofts on City Park in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Fort Collins apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Rigden Farm Townhomes starting at $2,400 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Foxstone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Collins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus West Lofts on City Park4 Beds, 2.5 baths4BR,2.5BA$0.43
Rigden Farm TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.57
Stadium Apartments: Off-Campus Student HousingD74BR,4BA$0.68
The Outpost2x2 Furnished2BR,2BA$0.84
Union on Plum3x33BR,3BA$0.64
Union on Elizabeth4X4 D14BR,4BA$0.57
Bull Run ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.06
Lakeview on the RiseTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.37
Union on Alley3x3 Renovated3BR,3BA$0.71
Caribou I2x2C 50%2BR,2BA$1.29

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Fort Collins, CO
Population: 167,830

Ranked #158

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Collins

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Collins?

There are currently 411 Apartments for Rent in Fort Collins, CO with pricing that ranges from $709 to $6,667. There are also 328 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Collins ranging from $375 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fort Collins?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fort Collins ranges from $375 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,539.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fort Collins?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fort Collins range from $709 to $3,466, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $3,630. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $792.

Expert Rental Resources

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