
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Fort Collins Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $1,400 (7 Rentals)
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301 Peterson St
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281 Willow St

281 Willow St
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281 Willow St

281 Willow St
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281 Willow St
Downtown Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Fort Collins?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Fort Collins 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,129 | $1,500 | $2,700 |
Downtown Fort Collins 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,516 | $2,200 | $4,850 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Fort Collins Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,508. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fort Collins apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Governor's Park | The Aspen | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
Old Town Flats | Old Town Flats-1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,508 |
281 Willow | S8 | Studio,1BA | $1,591 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Collins, CO
As of May 10, 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 $1,949 with a $2.42 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mason Street Flats | Linden | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Crowne at Old Town North | Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
ReNew Foothills | Capella Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
Bucking Horse Apartments | Mustang | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Eleven13 | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
The Quarry Luxury Apartments | Atrium Premier (Metro A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Trails at Timberline | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
281 Willow | S8 | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
Old Town Flats | Old Town Flats-Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
Governor's Park | The Aspen | Studio ,1BA | $3.67 |
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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 $705 to $4,595. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Fort Collins ranging from $1,495 to $4,850.
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 $1,495 to $4,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,535.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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