
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $600 (16 Rentals)
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1621 Underhill Dr, Unit Shared #2

639 S Loomis Ave, Unit Basement

2619 Dunbar Ave

2619 Dunbar Ave
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318 W Laurel St

640 1/2 S Meldrum St

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1305 Burton Ct, Unit Apartment 4

2008 W Plum St

901 S Taft Hill Rd, Unit 5
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1309 Burton Ct

1032 Meadowbrook Dr

2008 W Plum

The Prospect Fort Collins

Toscana
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West Central, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Studio Apartments | $1,686 | $1,150 | $2,454 |
| West Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,244 | $679 | $2,492 |
| West Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $795 | $2,700 |
| West Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $673 | $3,323 |
| West Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,080 | $653 | $2,895 |
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Cheapest Available West Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Central area of Fort Collins, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at Eleven13 priced from $1,329. 2020 W Plum St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,469. Here are the most affordable West Central apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven13 | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| 2020 W Plum St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,469 |
| Bighorn Landing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Habitat at Fort Collins | Conifer | 1BR,1BA | $1,569 |
| Rams Park Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, CO
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $1.40 price per square foot HUGE 3 Bedroom PLUS office Model at Campus West Lofts on City Park in the in the Fort Collins neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the D7 Model at Stadium Apartments: Off-Campus Student Housing starting at $974 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Fort Collins neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus West Lofts on City Park | HUGE 3 Bedroom PLUS office | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Stadium Apartments: Off-Campus Student Housing | D7 | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
| The Standard at Fort Collins | Dogwood | 4BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| Rams Park Apartments | 3 bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 1030-2601 Davidson Dr | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Junction Fort Collins | 3BR/2BA - A | 3BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| The Alpine | 2BR/1BA - A | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| ReNew Foothills | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Eleven13 | 2 Bed 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 2020 W Plum St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Central, Fort Collins, CO
Ranked #3
Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Central Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Central?
The cheapest apartment in West Central is Bighorn Landing which is listed at $1,525, while the average apartment in West Central costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Central?
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 32 regular apartments in West Central 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 West Central?
Cheap apartments in West Central have an average cost of $961 which is $739 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central.
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