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Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Collins, CO

Pricing Updated: 06/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Collins, CO area range in price from $750 to $6,808 with an overall median price of $2,386. The three Fort Collins neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Shields at $800, Old Town Fort Collins at $750, and West Central at $800. 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
Shields$1,735$80045
Old Town Fort Collins$1,759$75056
West Central$1,794$80061
Foothills Green$1,795$80061
Mountain Vista$1,910$75048
Brightwater Landing - Horizon$2,134$75060
East Side$2,300$75014
Historic Fort Collins$2,300$75010
West Side$2,325$91914
Troutman Park$2,550$780103

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 $779. The Social at Stadium Walk® in the West Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Collins apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Outpost5x5 Unfurnished5BR,5BA$779
The Social at Stadium Walk®Revire Renovated Unfurnished2BR,1BA$1,110
Northern Hotel Apartments1x1 50% HD1BR,1BA$1,114
Ramblewood ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$1,200
Aspenleaf Apartments1x1 Classic Style-Garden1BR,1BA$1,330
1030-2601 Davidson Dr2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Governor's ParkThe AspenStudio,1BA$1,399
The HewingMaple1BR,1BA$1,413
Lakeview on the RiseTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,506
Courtney ParkAspen1BR,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Collins, CO

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Collins area is the $0.58 price per square foot 3x3 Furnished Premium Model at The Outpost in the in the Mountain Vista neighborhood starting from $1,054. The second greatest value Fort Collins apartment is the Linden Model at Mason Street Flats starting at $2,204 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the West Side 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.
The Outpost3x3 Furnished Premium3BR,3BA$0.58
Mason Street FlatsLinden3BR,2BA$1.50
Bull Run ApartmentsFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.49
Stadium Apartments: Off-Campus Student HousingC43BR,3BA$0.92
Lakeview on the RiseTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Union on Alley3x3 Renovated3BR,3BA$0.86
Springfield Court Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.35
2138 Primrose Dr, Unit 12138 Primrose Dr2BR,1BA$1.49
Ridgewood Hills ApartmentsUnit 2.202BR,2BA$1.64
1720 Azalea Ct, Unit 71720 Azalea Ct2BR,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Collins

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Collins?

There are currently 327 Apartments for Rent in Fort Collins, CO with pricing that ranges from $750 to $6,808. There are also 192 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Collins ranging from $675 to $5,500.

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 $675 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,273.

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 $780 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $5,285. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,475 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $844.

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