
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain Vista Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $629 (44 Rentals)
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Northern Hotel Apartments

Old Town Flats

Bull Run Apartments

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363 Cajetan St

Max Flats

816 S College Ave
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317 Remington St, Unit 6

Mason Street Flats

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1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment

1100 McHugh St

331 E Magnolia St

334 E Mulberry St, Unit 1

117 3rd St

620-622 Endicott St
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739 Riverbend Dr

419 Edwards St

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1640 E Pitkin St, Unit C

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281 Willow

Northfield Commons

801 Smith St

622 Endicott St

Parklane Arms
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1109 Alford Fort Collins, CO

Park View Apartments

Emigh1001 (KC-AM)

Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)

Greenbriar

Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB)

Prospect Station

707 E Magnolia St
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1100 Hays St

1000-1004 Morgan St

Alford1116 (DK-KS-RB)

Legacy Fort Collins Senior Residences

1300 S Summit View Dr

301 Peterson St

Buffalo Run

Laurel220 (KC-JF)
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830 College

620 Mathews St

Locust312 (**CW-KS)

1644 E Pitkin St
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 | $1,509 | $1,045 | $1,779 |
| Mountain Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $1,223 | $2,232 |
| Mountain Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,638 | $1,095 | $2,982 |
| Mountain Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,873 | $1,500 | $3,566 |
| Mountain Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $1,749 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 44 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 5 Beds unit found at The Outpost priced from $629. 1109 Alford Fort Collins, CO has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,095. 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 | $629 |
| 1109 Alford Fort Collins, CO | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Emigh1001 (KC-AM) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Northern Hotel Apartments | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,223 |
| Mathews327 (KC-KS-RB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 1100 Hays St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| Max Flats | Aspen II | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain Vista, CO
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain Vista area is the $1.82 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Mangold821 (KC-LN-KB) in the in the Fort Collins neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Mountain Vista apartment is the 2x2 Furnished Model at The Outpost starting at $899 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Fort Collins 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangold821 (KC-LN-KB) | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.82 |
| The Outpost | 2x2 Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| Bull Run Apartments | Four Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 111 E Plum St | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 209 W Mulberry St | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.87 |
| 1100 Hays St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 1640 E Pitkin St, Unit C | 1640 E Pitkin St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.85 |
| 1109 Alford Fort Collins, CO | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 1105 Green St, Unit BasementApartment | 1105 Green St | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Emigh1001 (KC-AM) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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 $1,510.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mountain Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Mountain Vista is Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB) which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Mountain Vista costs $2,360.
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 10 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 $463 which is $1,897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mountain Vista.
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