1442 Glen Haven Dr
Fort CollinsCO80526
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shields Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $700 (44 Rentals)
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927 James Ct
Fort CollinsCO80521
1032 Meadowbrook Dr
Fort CollinsCO80521
712 W Myrtle St
Fort CollinsCO80521
2008 W Plum St
Fort CollinsCO80521
923 James Ct
Fort CollinsCO80521
638 1/2 S Meldrum St
Fort CollinsCO80521
318 W Laurel St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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640 1/2 S Meldrum St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,345
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,297
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$48
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$1,345
1305 Burton Ct, Unit Apartment 4
1305 Burton CtFort Collins, CO 80521
915 James Ct
Fort CollinsCO80521
645 S Whitcomb St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,469 - $1,669
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$1,400 - $1,600
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$69
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$1,469 - $1,669
2020 W Plum St
2020 W Plum StFort Collins, CO 80521
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$1,540
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$1,540
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$1,540
1118 City Park Ave, Unit 126, Unit 126
1118 City Park AveFort Collins, CO 80521
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$1,557 - $2,211
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$1,515 - $2,169
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The Hewing
1742 Heritage CirFort Collins, CO 80526
2110 Applewood Rd
Fort CollinsCO80521
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2108 Applewood Rd
Fort CollinsCO80521
2628 Redwing Rd
Fort CollinsCO80526
720 City Park Ave, Unit B220, Unit B220
720 City Park Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,6502 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
632 S Loomis Ave, Unit B
632 S Loomis AveFort Collins, CO 80521
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$1,695
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$1,695
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1030-2601 Davidson Dr
1030-2601 Davidson DrFort Collins, CO 80526
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
2008 W Plum
2008 W PlumFort Collins, CO 80521
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Toscana
2034-2036 W Plum StFort Collins, CO 80521
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Villages on Plum Street
927 Glenmoor DrFort Collins, CO 80521
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509 S Bryan Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
510 S Howes St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Prospect Station
221 W Prospect RdFort Collins, CO 80526
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1409 Elizabeth Apartments
1409 W Elizabeth StFort Collins, CO 80521
645 1/2 S Loomis Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
1705 Heatheridge Rd
Fort CollinsCO80524
710 City Park Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
720 City Park Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
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608 S Whitcomb St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Campus Park Apartments
502 W Myrtle StFort Collins, CO 80521
1225 W Prospect Rd
Fort CollinsCO80526
622 S Loomis Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
812 W Myrtle St
Fort CollinsCO80521
Cozy 2 Bed 2 Bath Condo
1221 University Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
Unique Brick Side by Side Duplex
1012 Cragmore Dr
Fort CollinsCO80521
618 S Whitcomb St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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322 1/2 W Laurel St
Fort CollinsCO80521
1101 S Bryan Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
1120 City Park Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
1625 W Elizabeth St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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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 | $1,632 | $1,250 | $2,299 |
| Shields 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $1,195 | $2,280 |
| Shields 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $780 | $2,750 |
| Shields 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $709 | $3,415 |
| Shields 4 Bedroom Apartments | $949 | $792 | $2,211 |
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Cheapest Available Shields Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shields area of Fort Collins, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at 2020 W Plum St priced from $1,469. The Alpine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,487. Here are the most affordable Shields apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 W Plum St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,469 |
| The Alpine | 1BR/1BA - A | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
| The Hewing | Cottonwood | 2BR,1BA | $1,557 |
| 1030-2601 Davidson Dr | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Bighorn Landing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| The Quarry Luxury Apartments | Classic (Classic B1) | 2BR,2BA | $2,180 |
| The Standard at Fort Collins | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2,280 |
| Glenmoor Townhomes | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2,520 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shields, CO
As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shields area is the $0.43 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Campus West Lofts on City Park in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Shields apartment is the D7 Model at Stadium Apartments: Off-Campus Student Housing starting at $1,015 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the West Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shields apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus West Lofts on City Park | 4 Beds, 2.5 baths | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.43 |
| Stadium Apartments: Off-Campus Student Housing | D7 | 4BR,4BA | $0.68 |
| Union on Plum | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Union on Elizabeth | 4X4 D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.57 |
| Union on Alley | 3x3 Renovated | 3BR,3BA | $0.71 |
| Glenmoor Townhomes | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| 1030-2601 Davidson Dr | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 2020 W Plum St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| The Junction Fort Collins | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| The Alpine | 1BR/1BA - A | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shields Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shields?
The cheapest apartment in Shields is The Alpine which is listed at $1,487, while the average apartment in Shields costs $3,500.
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 67 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 $954 which is $2,546 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shields.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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