2008 W Plum St
Fort CollinsCO80521
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shields Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $610 (34 Rentals)
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2619 Dunbar Ave
Fort CollinsCO80526
2619 Dunbar Ave
Fort CollinsCO80526
923 James Ct
Fort CollinsCO80521
1456 Edgewood Ct
Fort CollinsCO80526
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$995 - $2,210Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20, 2027
Plus Fees11 Month Lease Term
The Prospect Fort Collins
345 W Lake RdFort Collins, CO 80521
509 S Bryan Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,1992 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
901 S Taft Hill Rd, Unit 3
901 S Taft Hill RdFort Collins, CO 80521
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$1,3002 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15
1109 W Plum St, Unit 1
1109 W Plum StFort Collins, CO 80521
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$1,345
Total Monthly Price
Base Rent$1,297
Required Monthly Fees$48
Total Monthly Price$1,345
710 City Park Ave, Unit APT B233
710 City Park AveFort Collins, CO 80521
1120 City Park Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
332 W Myrtle St
Fort CollinsCO80521
1705 Heatheridge Rd, Unit J205
1705 Heatheridge Rd
Fort CollinsCO80526
1725 W Stuart St
Fort CollinsCO80526
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$1,409 - $2,312
Total Monthly Price
Base Rent$1,361 - $2,264
Required Monthly FeesVaries
Total Monthly PriceVaries
The Hewing
1742 Heritage CirFort Collins, CO 80526
2628 Redwing Rd
Fort CollinsCO80526
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$1,469 - $1,669
Total Monthly Price
Base Rent$1,400 - $1,600
Required Monthly Fees$69
Total Monthly Price$1,469 - $1,669
2020 W Plum St
2020 W Plum StFort Collins, CO 80521
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$1,495
Total Monthly Price
Base Rent$1,447
Required Monthly Fees$48
Total Monthly Price$1,495
1301 University Ave, Unit APT C201
1301 University AveFort Collins, CO 80521
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$1,499 - $1,640
Total Monthly Price
Base Rent$1,499 - $1,640
Total Monthly Price$1,499 - $1,640
The Social at Stadium Walk®
914 W Lake StFort Collins, CO 80521
2108 Applewood Rd
Fort CollinsCO80521
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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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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Apex Apartments
808 W Prospect RdFort Collins, CO 80526
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Prospect Station
221 W Prospect RdFort Collins, CO 80526
1705 Heatheridge Rd
Fort CollinsCO80526
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
1409 Elizabeth Apartments
1409 W Elizabeth StFort Collins, CO 80521
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2 Bedroom Apartments
2012 W Plum St
2012 W Plum StFort Collins, CO 80521
610 S Loomis Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
720 City Park Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
1209 Plum St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Campus Park Apartments
502 W Myrtle StFort Collins, CO 80521
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710 City Park Ave
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1209 W Plum St
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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 | $1,454 | $800 | $1,850 |
| Shields 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $678 | $2,335 |
| Shields 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $649 | $2,800 |
| Shields 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $679 | $3,268 |
| Shields 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,053 | $659 | $2,312 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Shields Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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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 The Junction Fort Collins priced from $915. The Social West® has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Shields apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction Fort Collins | 2BR/2BA - DEN | 2BR,2BA | $915 |
| The Social West® | The Res 1 Upgraded Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Apex Apartments | Micro Studio 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Bighorn Landing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Eleven13 | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| The Hewing | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
| 2020 W Plum St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,469 |
| The Social at Stadium Walk® | Paragon Renovated Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Alpine | 1BR/1BA - A | 1BR,1BA | $1,502 |
| The Standard at Fort Collins | Spruce | Studio,1BA | $1,554 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shields, CO
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shields area is the $0.49 price per square foot 5X5 E2 Model at Union on Elizabeth in the in the Fort Collins neighborhood starting from $849. The second greatest value Shields apartment is the 3x3 Model at Union on Plum starting at $891 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Fort Collins 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union on Elizabeth | 5X5 E2 | 5BR,5BA | $0.49 |
| Union on Plum | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Stadium Apartments: Off-Campus Student Housing | C3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.80 |
| 1030-2601 Davidson Dr | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Junction Fort Collins | 2BR/2BA - DEN | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Union on Alley | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| 2020 W Plum St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Bighorn Landing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Yugo Fort Collins Grove | 3 Bed, 3 Bath Renovated | 3BR,3BA | $2.06 |
| Eleven13 | Individual Bed - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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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 Social West® which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Shields costs $1,221.
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 105 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 $816 which is $405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shields.
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