Apartments for Rent in the Shields Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO (133 Rentals)

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The Social West®
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$649 - $1,349

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Base Rent$649 - $1,349

Total Monthly Price$649 - $1,349
11 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Social West®

1117 City Park AveFort Collins, CO 80521
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Union on Plum
$659 - $941

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Base Rent$653 - $935
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3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union on Plum

1303 W Plum StFort Collins, CO 80521
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Union on Alley
$679 - $1,131

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Base Rent$673 - $1,125
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11 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union on Alley

1201 W Plum StFort Collins, CO 80521
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Union on Elizabeth
$631 - $949

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Base Rent$625 - $943
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11 Month Lease Term
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union on Elizabeth

1208 W Elizabeth StFort Collins, CO 80521
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The Social at Stadium Walk®
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$1,499 - $1,640

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Base Rent$1,499 - $1,640

Total Monthly Price$1,499 - $1,640
11 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Social at Stadium Walk®

914 W Lake StFort Collins, CO 80521
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The Mark Fort Collins
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$678 - $2,421

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$650 - $2,393
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The Mark Fort Collins

255 Johnson DrFort Collins, CO 80525
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2020 W Plum St
$1,469 - $1,669

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400 - $1,600
Required Monthly Fees$69

Total Monthly Price$1,469 - $1,669
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2020 W Plum St

2020 W Plum StFort Collins, CO 80521
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Eleven13
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$678 - $1,416

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Base Rent$649 - $1,387
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12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eleven13

1113 W Plum StFort Collins, CO 80521
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The Hewing
$1,420 - $2,336

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Base Rent$1,372 - $2,288
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hewing

1742 Heritage CirFort Collins, CO 80526
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property at 1705 Heatheridge Rd
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1705 Heatheridge Rd, Unit J205

1705 Heatheridge Rd
Fort CollinsCO80526
property at 711 W Prospect Rd
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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711 W Prospect Rd

Fort CollinsCO80526
property at 1637 Westbridge Dr
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1637 Westbridge Dr, Unit B2

1637 Westbridge Dr
Fort CollinsCO80526
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property at 1725 W Stuart St
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1725 W Stuart St

Fort CollinsCO80526

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property at 1200 Castlerock Dr
$1,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1200 Castlerock Dr

Fort CollinsCO80521
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property at 622 W Myrtle St
$2,540

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,540

Total Monthly Price$2,540
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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622 W Myrtle St

Fort CollinsCO80521
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property at 430 W Myrtle St
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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430 W Myrtle St

Fort CollinsCO80521

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property at 1804 S Whitcomb St
$4,200
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
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1804 S Whitcomb St
Fort CollinsCO80526

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property at 332 W Myrtle St
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
1 Bedroom Rentals
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332 W Myrtle St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 509 S Bryan Ave
$1,195

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
1 Bedroom Rentals
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509 S Bryan Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 2628 Redwing Rd
$1,450 - $1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 7
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2628 Redwing Rd

Fort CollinsCO80526
property at 318-320 W Myrtle St
$2,195

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,195

Total Monthly Price$2,195
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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318-320 W Myrtle St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 629 S Sherwood St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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629 S Sherwood St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 923 James Ct
$925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
1 Bedroom Rentals
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923 James Ct

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 2008 W Plum St
$800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2008 W Plum St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 1228 Southridge Dr
$2,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,295

Total Monthly Price$2,295
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1228 Southridge Dr

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 2108 Applewood Rd
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2108 Applewood Rd

Fort CollinsCO80521

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shields, Fort Collins, CO

Ranked #3

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Shields, Fort Collins, and the greater Fort Collins area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Shields

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Shields area of Fort Collins, CO?

As of today, September 05, 2026, there are currently 133 available Shields apartments priced from $631 to $3,268, with an average monthly rent of $1,334.

How much are Studio apartments in Shields?

There are currently 21 Studio Apartments in Shields with rent ranges from $800 to $1,850 with an average price of $1,454.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Shields Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Shields ranges from $678 to $2,335 with an average monthly rent of $1,388.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Shields cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Shields range from $649 to $2,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,608.

How expensive are Shields Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 23 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Shields on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $679 to $3,268 - averaging $1,497 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.