
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain Vista Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $800 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mountain Vista area of Fort Collins.


802 Emerson Blvd

1101 Emigh St

Northern Hotel Apartments

108-110 Garfield St

Bull Run Apartments

1001 Robertson St

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724 Smith St, Unit 722, Unit 722
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1109 Alford St

1005 Robertson St

Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins

327 Mathews St

634 Mathews St

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1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment, Unit BasementApartment

312 Locust St

217 E Oak St
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331 E Magnolia St

719 Remington St

739 Riverbend Dr

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281 Willow

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1640 E Pitkin St, Unit C, Unit C

1624 E Pitkin St

601 Smith St

1636 E Pitkin St
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Mason Street Flats

Parklane Arms

Park View Apartments

Greenbriar

510 S Howes St

Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)

Prospect Station

Emigh1001 (KC-AM)
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1200 Sugarpine St

1672 Riverside Ave

Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB)

1212 Montgomery St

Locust312 (CW-KS)

Buffalo Run

Laurel220 (KC-JF)

830 College
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Mountain Vista, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mountain Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Vista Studio Apartments | $1,657 | $1,399 | $2,207 |
| Mountain Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $1,195 | $2,099 |
| Mountain Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $1,331 | $3,328 |
| Mountain Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $1,399 | $3,354 |
| Mountain Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $1,499 | $4,100 |
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Cheapest Available Mountain Vista Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mountain Vista area of Fort Collins, CO is a 5 Beds unit found at The Outpost priced from $989. Northern Hotel Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,196. Here are the most affordable Mountain Vista apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Outpost | 5x5 Unfurnished | 5BR,5BA | $989 |
| Northern Hotel Apartments | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Emigh1001 (KC-AM) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Mason Street Flats | McPherson | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,609 |
| Northfield Commons | 3 bed | 3BR,2BA | $1,613 |
| The Landing at Lemay | Jetstream A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,669 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain Vista, CO
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain Vista area is the $0.84 price per square foot 2x2 Furnished Model at The Outpost in the in the Mountain Vista neighborhood starting from $1,259. The second greatest value Mountain Vista apartment is the Berkeley Model at Crowne at Old Town North starting at $1,932 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Mountain Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain Vista apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Outpost | 2x2 Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Crowne at Old Town North | Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment | 1105 Green St | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| The Landing at Lemay | Jetstream A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Max Flats | Scout | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Emigh1001 (KC-AM) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.58 |
| Mason Street Flats | McPherson | Studio ,1BA | $3.69 |
| Northern Hotel Apartments | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMountain Vista, Fort Collins, CO
Ranked #11
Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountain Vista Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mountain Vista?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mountain Vista is under $1,669.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mountain Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Mountain Vista is Northern Hotel Apartments which is listed at $1,196, while the average apartment in Mountain Vista costs $2,582.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mountain Vista?
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 27 regular apartments in Mountain Vista 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 Mountain Vista?
Cheap apartments in Mountain Vista have an average cost of $690 which is $1,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mountain Vista.
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