Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $700 (6 Rentals)

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Pura Vida (new)
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pura Vida (new)

518 W Laurel StFort Collins, CO 80521
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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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East Side, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Fort Collins, CO is a Studio unit found at 281 Willow priced from $1,280. Governor's Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,340. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
281 WillowS8Studio,1BA$1,280
Governor's ParkThe AspenStudio,1BA$1,340
Brookview Apartments3x211163BR,2BA$1,497

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, CO

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3x21116 Model at Brookview Apartments in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,497. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 221 W Prospect Rd. 1 Bed/ 1 Bath Model at Prospect Station starting at $1,535 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Mountain Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brookview Apartments3x211163BR,2BA$1.34
Prospect Station221 W Prospect Rd. 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Bucking Horse ApartmentsMustang1BR,1BA$2.26
The Quarry Luxury ApartmentsAtrium Premier (Metro A1B)1BR,1BA$2.79
Trails at Timberline1x1B1BR,1BA$2.56
421 S. Howes St., Unit S-302421 S. Howes St.1BR,1BA$2.41
Old Town FlatsOld Town Flats-1B1BR,1BA$2.45
Max FlatsZephyr1BR,1BA$2.66
The Social at Stadium Walk®Boulevard UnfurnishedStudio ,1BA$3.22
281 WillowS8Studio ,1BA$2.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Fort Collins, CO

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side is under $1,675.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?

The cheapest apartment in East Side is 281 Willow which is listed at $1,313, while the average apartment in East Side costs $1,910.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 460 regular apartments in East 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 East Side?

Cheap apartments in East Side have an average cost of $805 which is $1,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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