Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fort Collins Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $700 (7 Rentals)

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Parklane Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklane Arms

308 E Oak StFort Collins, CO 80524
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Park View Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Apartments

221 Mathews StFort Collins, CO 80524
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211 N Shields St
3 Bedroom Apartments

211 N Shields St

211 N Shields StFort Collins, CO 80521

Downtown Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Fort Collins Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Fort Collins area of Fort Collins, CO is a Studio unit found at Governor's Park priced from $1,340. 281 Willow has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,357. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fort Collins apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Governor's ParkThe AspenStudio,1BA$1,340
281 WillowS8Studio,1BA$1,357
Old Town FlatsOld Town Flats-Studio AStudio,1BA$1,592

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Collins, CO

As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fort Collins 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 Downtown Fort Collins apartment is the Capella Renovated Model at ReNew Foothills starting at $1,795 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Fort Collins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mason Street FlatsLinden3BR,2BA$1.50
ReNew FoothillsCapella Renovated2BR,2BA$2.27
Bucking Horse ApartmentsMustang1BR,1BA$2.41
The Quarry Luxury ApartmentsAtrium Grand (Metro A1A)1BR,1BA$2.91
Trails at Timberline1x1B1BR,1BA$2.54
Crowne at Old Town NorthAshby1BR,1BA$2.55
421 S. Howes St., Unit S-302421 S. Howes St.1BR,1BA$2.41
281 WillowS8Studio ,1BA$2.83
The Social West®The Ridge Renovated UnfurnishedStudio ,1BA$3.34
Eleven13Individual Bedroom in a Shared 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Fort Collins, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Fort Collins Neighborhood in Fort Collins, CO

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Fort Collins Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Fort Collins?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Fort Collins is under $1,720.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Fort Collins?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Fort Collins is 281 Willow which is listed at $1,479, while the average apartment in Downtown Fort Collins costs $3,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Fort Collins?

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 12 regular apartments in Downtown Fort Collins 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 Downtown Fort Collins?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Fort Collins have an average cost of $390 which is $2,860 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Fort Collins.

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