Cheap Homes for Rent in West Central Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $800 (23 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the West Central area of Fort Collins.

property at 645 1/2 S Loomis Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

645 1/2 S Loomis Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 1705 Heatheridge Rd

$1,250 - $1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 3

1705 Heatheridge Rd

Fort CollinsCO80524
property at 710 City Park Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 7

710 City Park Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 1120 City Park Ave

$1,450 - $1,755

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1120 City Park Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521

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property at 1225 W Prospect Rd

$1,525 - $2,000

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1225 W Prospect Rd

Fort CollinsCO80526
property at 622 S Loomis Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

622 S Loomis Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 720 City Park Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

720 City Park Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 1221 University Ave

$1,630

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$1,630

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$1,630

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

Cozy 2 Bed 2 Bath Condo

1221 University Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521

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property at 1101 S Bryan Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1101 S Bryan Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 322 1/2 W Laurel St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

322 1/2 W Laurel St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 1625 W Elizabeth St

$1,685 - $1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1625 W Elizabeth St

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 1200 Castlerock Dr

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1200 Castlerock Dr

Fort CollinsCO80521
property at 622 1/2 S Loomis Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

622 1/2 S Loomis Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521

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property at 1221 University Ave

$1,800 - $1,850

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$1,800 - $1,850

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1221 University Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521

West Central, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Central area of Fort Collins, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Habitat at Fort Collins priced from $1,432. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Habitat at Fort CollinsConifer1BR,1BA$1,432
2020 W Plum St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,469
The Alpine1BR/1BA - A1BR,1BA$1,502
The HewingCottonwood2BR,1BA$1,587
The Social at Stadium Walk®Boulevard UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$1,690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, CO

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central 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 West Central apartment is the 3x3 Model at Union on Plum starting at $885 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus West Lofts on City Park4 Beds, 2.5 baths4BR,2.5BA$0.43
Union on Plum3x33BR,3BA$0.64
Union on Elizabeth4X4 D14BR,4BA$0.57
Stadium Apartments: Off-Campus Student HousingC33BR,3BA$0.93
Union on Alley3x3 Renovated3BR,3BA$0.71
Glenmoor Townhomes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.29
1030-2601 Davidson Dr2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.84
ReNew Foothills2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$2.20
2020 W Plum St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.01
The Alpine1BR/1BA - A1BR,1BA$2.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Central, Fort Collins, CO

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Central

What type of rentals are currently available in West Central?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in West Central, CO with pricing that ranges from $724 to $3,415. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Central ranging from $875 to $4,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Central ranges from $875 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,741.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Central range from $724 to $3,415, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $792.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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