
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $600 (6 Rentals)
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309 N Shields St
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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 | $1,558 | $1,308 | $1,727 |
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $1,196 | $1,895 |
West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,907 | $1,395 | $2,810 |
West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $799 | $2,450 |
West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $984 | $799 | $1,020 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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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 3 Beds unit found at Union on Alley priced from $799. Northern Hotel Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,436. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Union on Alley | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $799 |
Northern Hotel Apartments | 1x1 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,436 |
Max Flats | Overnighter | Studio,1BA | $1,531 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, CO
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.50 price per square foot Linden Model at Mason Street Flats in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,204. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 3x3 Model at Union on Plum starting at $1,030 with a $0.74 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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Mason Street Flats | Linden | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Union on Plum | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.74 |
Union on Elizabeth | 4X4 D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
318 W Myrtle St, Unit #3 | 318 W Myrtle St | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Clocktower Lofts | 2 Bed/2 Bath - Available Now | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Max Flats | Zephyr | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Union on Alley | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
Northern Hotel Apartments | 1x1 60% | 1BR,1BA | $4.79 |
Getting Around the West Side Neighborhood in Fort Collins, CO
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments
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 $1,436, while the average apartment in West Side costs $2,195.
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 20 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 $489 which is $1,706 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
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