Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $700 (14 Rentals)

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property at 1850 Laporte Ave

1850 Laporte Ave

Fort CollinsCO80521

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1850 Laporte Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1850 Laporte Ave

1850 Laporte AveFort Collins, CO 80521
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211 N Shields St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

211 N Shields St

211 N Shields StFort Collins, CO 80521
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1409 Elizabeth Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1409 Elizabeth Apartments

1409 W Elizabeth StFort Collins, CO 80521
Student Housing
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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 Laporte1850 (KC-LN) priced from $1,195. Northern Hotel Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,196. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laporte1850 (KC-LN)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Northern Hotel Apartments1x1 50%1BR,1BA$1,196
Old Town FlatsOld Town Flats-Studio AStudio,1BA$1,451
Max FlatsOvernighterStudio,1BA$1,531
Clocktower Lofts2 Bed/2 Bath - Available Now2BR,2BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, CO

As of October 29, 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 $1,081 with a $0.78 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mason Street FlatsLinden3BR,2BA$1.50
Union on Plum3x33BR,3BA$0.78
Union on Elizabeth4X4 D14BR,4BA$0.75
Union on Alley3x3 Renovated3BR,3BA$0.86
Clocktower Lofts2 Bed/2 Bath - Available Now2BR,2BA$1.93
Max FlatsZephyr1BR,1BA$2.66
Old Town FlatsOld Town Flats-Studio AStudio ,1BA$3.22
Northern Hotel Apartments1x1 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

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 $1,196, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,753.

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 $658 which is $1,095 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

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