19 Old Town Square
Fort CollinsCO80524
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $700 (56 Rentals)
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$1,075 - $1,600
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1Total Monthly Price
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$1,075 - $1,600
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$1,075 - $1,600
616 W Mulberry St
616 W Mulberry StFort Collins, CO 80521
500 Laporte Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,196
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNorthern Hotel Apartments
172 N College AveFort Collins, CO 80524
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$1,2001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
615 S Grant Ave, Unit Back
615 S Grant AveFort Collins, CO 80521
712 W Myrtle St
Fort CollinsCO80521
638 1/2 S Meldrum St
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318 W Laurel St
Fort CollinsCO80521
640 1/2 S Meldrum St
Fort CollinsCO80521
632 N Shields St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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231 N Roosevelt Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
919 James Ct
Fort CollinsCO80521
1850 Laporte Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,399 - $2,999
Plus Fees11 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLuxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins
302 S College AveFort Collins, CO 80524
524 N Frey Ave
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205 N Sherwood St
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309 N Shields St
Fort CollinsCO80521
710 City Park Ave, Unit A110
710 City Park Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
527 West St
Fort CollinsCO80521
720 City Park Ave, Unit ---, Unit ---
720 City Park Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
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135 N Sherwood St
Fort CollinsCO80521
719 Remington St
Fort CollinsCO80524
2628 Redwing Rd
Fort CollinsCO80526
1104 Columbine Ct
Fort CollinsCO80521
1244 Maple St
Fort CollinsCO80521
636 N Shields St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,600 - $2,865
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,475 - $2,740
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$125
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$1,600 - $2,865
Mason Street Flats
311 N Mason StFort Collins, CO 80521
720 City Park Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,609 - $3,342
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,491 - $3,224
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$118
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$1,609 - $3,342
Old Town Flats
Mason StFort Collins, CO 80521
720 City Park Ave, Unit B220, Unit B220
720 City Park Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
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318 Scott Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,7002 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
1355 Cherry St, Unit A
1355 Cherry StFort Collins, CO 80521
509 S Bryan Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
510 S Howes St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
NShields632 (KC-LN-KB)
632-636 N Shields StFort Collins, CO 80521
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
211 N Shields St
211 N Shields StFort Collins, CO 80521
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
1409 Elizabeth Apartments
1409 W Elizabeth StFort Collins, CO 80521
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Laporte1850 (KC-LN-KB)
1850 Laporte AveFort Collins, CO 80521
645 1/2 S Loomis Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
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2 Bedroom Apartments
527 West
527 WestFort Collins, CO 80521
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
City Park Cottages on City Park
1544 W Oak StFort Collins, CO 80521
812 W Myrtle St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Campus Park Apartments
502 W Myrtle StFort Collins, CO 80521
1023 Laporte Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
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2 Bedroom Apartments
833 Elm St
833 Elm StFort Collins, CO 80521
421 S Howes St
Fort CollinsCO80521
511 1/2 S Grant Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
622 S Loomis Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
830 College
830 S College AveFort Collins, CO 80521
Prime Old Town Location | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Condo
233 N Meldrum St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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West Side, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Studio Apartments | $1,686 | $1,175 | $2,300 |
| West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $1,075 | $2,099 |
| West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $1,400 | $3,328 |
| West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $818 | $2,999 |
| West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $986 | $792 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Fort Collins, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Northern Hotel Apartments priced from $1,196. Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Hotel Apartments | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Mason Street Flats | McPherson | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,609 |
| Max Flats | Scout | 1BR,1BA | $1,709 |
| Glenmoor Townhomes | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2,370 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, CO
As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.68 price per square foot 1005 Laporte Ave Model at 1005 Laporte Ave, Unit Basement Unit in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 4 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Campus West Lofts on City Park starting at $700 with a $0.43 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1005 Laporte Ave, Unit Basement Unit | 1005 Laporte Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Campus West Lofts on City Park | 4 Beds, 2.5 baths | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.43 |
| 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 | $2.15 |
| Max Flats | Scout | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.58 |
| Mason Street Flats | McPherson | Studio ,1BA | $3.69 |
| Northern Hotel Apartments | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side is under $2,370.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is Northern Hotel Apartments which is listed at $1,196, while the average apartment in West Side costs $2,387.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?
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 41 regular apartments in West Side 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 Side?
Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $784 which is $1,603 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
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