318 W Laurel St
Fort CollinsCO80521
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $600 (35 Rentals)
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645 S Whitcomb St
Fort CollinsCO80521
640 1/2 S Meldrum St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,196
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityNorthern Hotel Apartments
172 N College AveFort Collins, CO 80524
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$1,2251 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
527 S Whitcomb St, Unit B
527 S Whitcomb StFort Collins, CO 80021
500 Laporte Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
231 N Roosevelt Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
632 N Shields St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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1850 Laporte Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,299 - $2,740
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMason Street Flats
311 N Mason StFort Collins, CO 80521
527 West St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,350
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,350
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$1,350
520 S Bryan Ave, Unit C
520 S Bryan AveFort Collins, CO 80521
524 N Frey Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
309 N Shields St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,378 - $2,977
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOld Town Flats
Mason StFort Collins, CO 80521
919 James Ct
Fort CollinsCO80521
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205 N Sherwood St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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$1,4951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
721 Remington St, Unit 2
721 Remington StFort Collins, CO 80524
720 City Park Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
308 West St
Fort CollinsCO80521
719 Remington St
Fort CollinsCO80524
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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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Laporte1850 (KC-LN-KB)
1850 Laporte AveFort 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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527 West
527 WestFort Collins, CO 80521
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
1409 Elizabeth Apartments
1409 W Elizabeth StFort Collins, CO 80521
511 1/2 S Grant Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
616 N Frey Ave
Fort CollinsCO80521
Cozy 1-Bed 1-Bath Basement Apartment blocks from CSU!
216 N Sherwood St
Fort CollinsCO80521
332 W Myrtle St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
City Park Cottages on City Park
1544 W Oak StFort Collins, CO 80521
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322 1/2 W Laurel St
Fort CollinsCO80521
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Campus Park Apartments
502 W Myrtle StFort Collins, CO 80521
224 S Loomis Ave
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 | $1,519 | $1,225 | $1,779 |
| West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $775 | $2,099 |
| West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $1,116 | $2,668 |
| West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $673 | $2,999 |
| West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $705 | $653 | $892 |
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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 Eleven13 priced from $798. Mason Street Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven13 | Individual Bed - 3 Bed 3 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| Mason Street Flats | McPherson | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| 527 West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Old Town Flats | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,378 |
| Laporte1850 (KC-LN-KB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 526 S Howes St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Remington518 (DK-KS-RB) | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2,100 |
| Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins | 3x3 2 | 3BR,3BA | $2,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, CO
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side 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 West Side neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 5X5 E2 Model at Union on Elizabeth starting at $843 with a $0.49 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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| Campus West Lofts on City Park | HUGE 3 Bedroom PLUS office | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Union on Elizabeth | 5X5 E2 | 5BR,5BA | $0.49 |
| Union on Plum | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.44 |
| Remington518 (DK-KS-RB) | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Sherwood Park | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.61 |
| Union on Alley | 3x3 Renovated | 3BR,3BA | $0.58 |
| 527 West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Laporte1850 (KC-LN-KB) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 520 S Bryan Ave, Unit C | 520 S Bryan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Eleven13 | Individual Bed - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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 $2,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is Eleven13 which is listed at $798, while the average apartment in West Side costs $2,499.
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 14 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 $774 which is $1,725 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
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