Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Fort Collins Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $1,300 (12 Rentals)

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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 $1,440. Old Town Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,592. 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$1,440
Old Town FlatsOld Town Flats-Studio AStudio,1BA$1,592
Northfield Commons3 bed3BR,2BA$1,613
The Social West®Loft Studio Reno WD UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$1,650
Trails at Timberline1x11BR,1BA$1,658

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Collins, CO

As of April 16, 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 Berkeley Model at Crowne at Old Town North starting at $1,829 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
Crowne at Old Town NorthBerkeley1BR,1BA$2.27
ReNew FoothillsCapella Renovated2BR,2BA$2.18
Bucking Horse ApartmentsMustang1BR,1BA$2.24
Trails at Timberline1x1B1BR,1BA$2.52
The Quarry Luxury ApartmentsBungalow (Classic A1)1BR,1BA$2.53
421 S. Howes St., Unit S-302421 S. Howes St.1BR,1BA$2.41
281 WillowS8Studio ,1BA$2.53
The Social West®The Ridge Renovated UnfurnishedStudio ,1BA$3.37
Eleven13Individual Bedroom in a Shared 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Fort Collins

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Fort Collins?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Collins, CO with pricing that ranges from $725 to $3,604. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Fort Collins ranging from $1,350 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Fort Collins?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Fort Collins ranges from $1,350 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,217.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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