
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $600 (37 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Side area of Fort Collins.


640 1/2 S Meldrum St

919 James Ct

309 N Shields St

632 N Shields St

Northern Hotel Apartments

1850 Laporte Ave

1244 Maple St

205 N Sherwood St
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211 N Shields St

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1422 W Oak St

317 Remington St, Unit 6

2628 Redwing Rd

Old Town Flats

Mason Street Flats

Max Flats

NShields632 (KC-LN-KB)
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1123 Laporte Ave

Laporte1850 (KC-LN-KB)

211 N Shields St

527 West

1409 Elizabeth Apartments

511 1/2 S Grant Ave

332 W Myrtle St

1209 W Plum St

610 S Loomis Ave
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City Park Cottages on City Park

414 N Meldrum St

Campus Park Apartments

710 City Park Ave

833 Elm St

421 S Howes St

523 S Grant Ave

601 N Bryan Ave

629 S Whitcomb St
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830 College
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 | $1,510 | $1,050 | $1,779 |
| West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,248 | $679 | $2,049 |
| West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $1,131 | $2,823 |
| West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $679 | $2,974 |
| West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,049 | $605 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 37 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 1 Bed unit found at Northern Hotel Apartments priced from $1,223. Eleven13 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,329. 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 | $1,223 |
| Eleven13 | Full 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,464 |
| Mason Street Flats | Oak | Studio,1BA | $1,490 |
| Max Flats | Aspen II | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, CO
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $2.18 price per square foot 639 S Loomis Ave Model at 639 S Loomis Ave, Unit Loomis Basement Apt in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the Miller Model at Mason Street Flats starting at $1,750 with a $2.53 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 639 S Loomis Ave, Unit Loomis Basement Apt | 639 S Loomis Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Mason Street Flats | Miller | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Max Flats | Aspen II | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.26 |
| Eleven13 | Individual Bed - 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Northern Hotel Apartments | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
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 $1,599.
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 $1,223, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,599.
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 3 regular apartments in West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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