
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $700 (10 Rentals)
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612 Stover St

Brookview Apartments

640 1/2-638-632 S Meldrum St

128 S Mason St, Unit 128-4

281 Willow

327 E Magnolia St
East Side, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Side Studio Apartments | $1,523 | $995 | $2,129 |
East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $1,100 | $2,720 |
East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $925 | $4,600 |
East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $1,085 | $3,241 |
East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $1,030 | $3,250 |
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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 $1,387. Governor's Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,440. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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281 Willow | S8 | Studio,1BA | $1,387 |
Governor's Park | The Aspen | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
Max Flats | Overnighter | Studio,1BA | $1,531 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, CO
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $2.20 price per square foot Berkeley Model at Crowne at Old Town North in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,771. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Mustang Model at Bucking Horse Apartments starting at $1,675 with a $2.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Crowne at Old Town North | Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Bucking Horse Apartments | Mustang | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
700 E Myrtle St, Unit 718 | 700 E Myrtle St | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
219 W Myrtle St, Unit C | 219 W Myrtle St | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
The Quarry Luxury Apartments | Atrium Premier (Metro A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Trails at Timberline | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
421 S. Howes St., Unit S-302 | 421 S. Howes St. | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Max Flats | Zephyr | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
281 Willow | S8 | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
The Social West® | The Ridge Renovated Unfurnished | Studio ,1BA | $3.37 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Side, Fort Collins, CO
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Best Local Schools in East Side, Fort Collins, CO
Harris Bilingual Elementary School
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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 $1,720.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?
The cheapest apartment in East Side is 281 Willow which is listed at $1,479, while the average apartment in East Side costs $2,484.
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 10 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 $651 which is $1,833 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.
Expert Rental Resources
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