
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Shields Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $699 (16 Rentals)


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710 City Park Ave, Unit APT B233

1109 W Plum St, Unit 1

2628 Redwing Rd
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2020 W Plum St

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1301 University Ave, Unit APT C201

720 City Park Ave, Unit A123

2108 Applewood Rd

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610 S Loomis Ave

1209 Plum St

710 City Park Ave
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720 City Park Ave
Shields, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shields?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shields Studio Apartments | $1,483 | $895 | $1,850 |
| Shields 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $678 | $2,335 |
Shields 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $699 | $2,785 |
| Shields 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $679 | $3,323 |
| Shields 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $605 | $2,295 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Shields Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShields, Fort Collins, CO
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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shields Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shields?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shields is under $1,554.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shields?
The cheapest apartment in Shields is The Junction Fort Collins which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Shields costs $1,229.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shields?
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 113 regular apartments in Shields 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 Shields?
Cheap apartments in Shields have an average cost of $839 which is $390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shields.
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