Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Fort Collins Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $700 (82 Rentals)

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property at 927 James Ct

$1,195 - $1,395

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$1,195

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$1,195

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927 James Ct

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 108-110 Garfield St

$1,200 - $1,300

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

108-110 Garfield St

Fort CollinsCO80524
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Ramblewood Apartments
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$1,220 - $1,582
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$1,220 - $1,582

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Ramblewood Apartments

155 Briarwood RdFort Collins, CO 80521
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property at 500 Laporte Ave

$1,225 - $1,295

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$1,225

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$1,225

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

500 Laporte Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
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 712 W Myrtle St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

712 W Myrtle St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 2008 W Plum St

$1,250 - $1,345

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$1,250

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$1,250

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2008 W Plum St

Fort CollinsCO80521

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property at 638 1/2 S Meldrum St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

638 1/2 S Meldrum St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 923 James Ct

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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923 James Ct

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 318 W Laurel St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

318 W Laurel St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 640 1/2 S Meldrum St

$1,295 - $1,395

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

640 1/2 S Meldrum St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 1001 Robertson St

$1,320 - $1,495

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$1,320

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$1,320

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1001 Robertson St

Fort CollinsCO80524
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 919 James Ct

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

919 James Ct

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 915 James Ct

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 24

915 James Ct

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 1109 Alford St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 13

1109 Alford St

Fort CollinsCO80524

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property at 632 N Shields St

$1,395 - $1,595

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 25

632 N Shields St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 1005 Robertson St

$1,395 - $1,420

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

1005 Robertson St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 1850 Laporte Ave

$1,395 - $1,450

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 10

1850 Laporte Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 524 N Frey Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 26

524 N Frey Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 327 Mathews St

$1,420

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$1,420

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$1,420

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 25

327 Mathews St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 634 Mathews St

$1,395 - $1,520

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$1,420

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$1,420

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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634 Mathews St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 309 N Shields St

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 25

309 N Shields St

Fort CollinsCO80521
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2020 W Plum St
$1,469 - $1,669
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$1,400 - $1,600
Required Monthly Fees
$69

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$1,469 - $1,669
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2020 W Plum St

2020 W Plum StFort Collins, CO 80521
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property at 527 West St

$1,480

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$1,480

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$1,480

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

527 West St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 312 Locust St

$1,485

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$1,485

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$1,485

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

312 Locust St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 217 E Oak St

$1,495 - $1,595

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$1,495

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$1,495

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217 E Oak St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 135 N Sherwood St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 30

135 N Sherwood St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 719 Remington St

$1,500 - $2,190

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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719 Remington St

Fort CollinsCO80524
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281 Willow
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$1,525 - $4,303
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$1,428 - $4,206
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281 Willow

281 Willow StFort Collins, CO 80524
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property at 208 E Pitkin St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

208 E Pitkin St

Fort CollinsCO80524

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property at 1104 Columbine Ct

$1,560

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$1,560

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$1,560

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1104 Columbine Ct

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 1624 E Pitkin St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 6

1624 E Pitkin St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 1244 Maple St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 23

1244 Maple St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 601 Smith St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

601 Smith St

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 636 N Shields St

$1,595 - $1,630

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$1,595

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$1,595

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 25

636 N Shields St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 2628 Redwing Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

2628 Redwing Rd

Fort CollinsCO80526
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Mason Street Flats
Rent Specials
$1,600 - $2,865
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$1,475 - $2,740
Required Monthly Fees
$125

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$1,600 - $2,865
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Mason Street Flats

311 N Mason StFort Collins, CO 80521
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property at 2108 Applewood Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 7

2108 Applewood Rd

Fort CollinsCO80521
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Legacy Senior Residences
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Senior Residences

413 Linden StFort Collins, CO 80524
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Parklane Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklane Arms

308 E Oak StFort Collins, CO 80524
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Old Town Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town Fort Collins Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town Fort Collins area of Fort Collins, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Northern Hotel Apartments priced from $1,196. Emigh1001 (KC-AM) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,330. Here are the most affordable Old Town Fort Collins apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northern Hotel Apartments1x1 50%1BR,1BA$1,196
Emigh1001 (KC-AM)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,330
Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,395
Ramblewood ApartmentsFir2BR,1BA$1,399
Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort CollinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,399
2020 W Plum St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,469
The Alpine1BR/1BA - A1BR,1BA$1,487
Mason Street FlatsMcPhersonStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Fort Collins, CO

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town Fort Collins area is the $1.68 price per square foot 1005 Laporte Ave Model at 1005 Laporte Ave, Unit Basement Unit in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Old Town Fort Collins apartment is the 4 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Campus West Lofts on City Park starting at $700 with a $0.43 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town Fort Collins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1005 Laporte Ave, Unit Basement Unit1005 Laporte Ave3BR,2BA$1.68
Campus West Lofts on City Park4 Beds, 2.5 baths4BR,2.5BA$0.43
Stadium Apartments: Off-Campus Student HousingD74BR,4BA$0.68
Union on Plum3x33BR,3BA$0.64
Union on Elizabeth4X4 D14BR,4BA$0.57
Union on Alley3x3 Renovated3BR,3BA$0.71
Ramblewood ApartmentsLodgepole2BR,1BA$1.92
2020 W Plum St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.01
Mathews634 (KC-JF-NB)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.07
Emigh1001 (KC-AM)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Fort Collins Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Town Fort Collins?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Town Fort Collins is at Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins listed at $1,399.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Fort Collins Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Fort Collins Apartment is $1,196 at Northern Hotel Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Town Fort Collins Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Town Fort Collins is starting from $1,330 at Emigh1001 (KC-AM).

What is the most affordable Old Town Fort Collins Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Town Fort Collins Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ramblewood Apartments and starts from $1,571.

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