
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $678 (32 Rentals)
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332 W Myrtle St

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Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins

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Old Town Flats

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Max Flats

317 Remington St, Unit 6

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Northern Hotel Apartments

308 West St
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135 N Sherwood St

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Mason Street Flats

219 W Myrtle St, Unit APT D

219 W Myrtle St, Unit Apt A

309 N Shields

Laporte1850 (KC-LN)

611 1/2 S Grant Ave

1244 Maple St
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211 N Shields St

205 N Sherwood 2

527 West

1409 Elizabeth Apartments

NShields632 (KC-LN)

419 Laporte Ave

720 City Park Ave

City Park Cottages on City Park
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Campus Park Apartments

1209 W Plum St

833 Elm St

1730 W. MULBERRY

830 College

510 N Shields St

526 S Howes St

111 E Plum 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 | $1,628 | $1,392 | $2,443 |
| West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $678 | $2,351 |
| West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $1,155 | $3,135 |
| West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $810 | $2,974 |
| West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $814 | $703 | $892 |
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There are currently 32 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 Eleven13 priced from $779. Laporte1850 (KC-LN) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. 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 - 2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome | 1BR, 1BA | $779 |
| Laporte1850 (KC-LN) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,195 |
| 205 N Sherwood 2 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,300 |
| NShields632 (KC-LN) | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR, 1BA | $1,395 |
| 419 Laporte Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,400 |
| Old Town Flats | Studio A | Studio, 1BA | $1,404 |
| Northern Hotel Apartments | 1x1 60% | 1BR, 1BA | $1,467 |
| Mason Street Flats | Miller | 1BR, 1BA | $1,514 |
| 1730 W. MULBERRY | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,550 |
| Luxury Housing - Uncommon Fort Collins | Studio 2 | Studio, 1BA | $1,589 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, CO
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $0.67 price per square foot 3x3 Model at Union on Plum in the Fort Collins neighborhood starting from $935. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 4X4 D1 Model at Union on Elizabeth in the Fort Collins neighborhood starting at $825 with a $0.60 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union on Plum | 3x3 | 3BR, 3BA | $0.67 |
| Union on Elizabeth | 4X4 D1 | 4BR, 4BA | $0.60 |
| 1730 W. MULBERRY | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| 111 E Plum St | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR, 1BA | $1.60 |
| Max Flats | Santa Fe II | 2BR, 2BA | $2.02 |
| Mason Street Flats | Canyon | 2BR, 2BA | $2.22 |
| NShields632 (KC-LN) | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR, 1.5BA | $1.64 |
| 526 S Howes St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $2.22 |
| 205 N Sherwood 2 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2.03 |
| Eleven13 | Individual Bed - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.81 |
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 $1,589.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is Eleven13 which is listed at $779, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,725.
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 29 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 $855 which is $870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
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