
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain Vista Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $700 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mountain Vista area of Fort Collins.


1101 Emigh St

1109 Alford St

Northern Hotel Apartments

611 Stover St, Unit 4

327 Mathews St

Mason Street Flats

1001 Robertson St

207 Mathews St, Unit 12A

Bull Run Apartments
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Old Town Flats

634 Mathews St

1005 Robertson St

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281 Willow

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1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment

331 E Magnolia St

721 Remington St, Unit 2

719 Remington St

601 Smith St

1100 McHugh St
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1636 E Pitkin St

Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins

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1640 E Pitkin St, Unit C

419 Edwards St

Max Flats

218 Whedbee St

Northfield Commons

334 E Mulberry St, Unit 1

620-622 Endicott St

220 E Laurel St
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Crowne at Old Town North

2636 Terry Lake Rd

Parklane Arms

Park View Apartments

510 S Howes St

Greenbriar

Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB)

Prospect Station

Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)

Emigh1001 (KC-AM)
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1000-1004 Morgan St

Lower Level In The Heart Of Fort Collins

1212 Montgomery St

312 Locust St

1300 S Summit View Dr

1100 Hays St

709 1/2 E Magnolia St

Buffalo Run

830 College

Laurel220 (KC-JF)
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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 | $1,511 | $1,195 | $1,779 |
| Mountain Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $1,150 | $2,282 |
| Mountain Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,259 | $1,362 | $2,932 |
| Mountain Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $1,563 | $3,516 |
| Mountain Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,748 | $1,749 | $4,100 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Mountain Vista Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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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 3 Beds unit found at The Outpost priced from $830. Mason Street Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Mountain Vista apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Outpost | 3x3 Furnished | 3BR,3BA | $830 |
| Mason Street Flats | McPherson | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Old Town Flats | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,376 |
| Emigh1001 (KC-AM) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 1000-1004 Morgan St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 281 Willow | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,438 |
| Northfield Commons | 3 bed | 3BR,2BA | $1,613 |
| Crowne at Old Town North | Ashby | 1BR,1BA | $1,766 |
| 526 S Howes St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain Vista, CO
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain Vista area is the $0.72 price per square foot 2x2 Furnished Model at The Outpost in the in the Mountain Vista neighborhood starting from $1,069. The second greatest value Mountain Vista apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Remington518 (DK-KS-RB) starting at $2,100 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the West Side 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 | $0.72 |
| Remington518 (DK-KS-RB) | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins | 3x3 2 Premium | 3BR,3BA | $2.52 |
| 526 S Howes St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| The Landing at Lemay | Skylark A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment | 1105 Green St | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Crowne at Old Town North | Ashby | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| 1000-1004 Morgan St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Emigh1001 (KC-AM) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Mason Street Flats | McPherson | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMountain Vista, Fort Collins, CO
Ranked #8
Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet 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 $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mountain Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Mountain Vista is Old Town Flats which is listed at $1,376, while the average apartment in Mountain Vista costs $5,600.
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 4 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 $334 which is $5,266 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mountain Vista.
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