Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shields Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $600 (11 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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Carriage House (new)
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House (new)

1171 Springfield DrFort Collins, CO 80521
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2008 W Plum
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2008 W Plum

2008 W PlumFort Collins, CO 80521
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Toscana
2 Bedroom Apartments

Toscana

2034-2036 W Plum StFort Collins, CO 80521
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Villages on Plum Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villages on Plum Street

927 Glenmoor DrFort Collins, CO 80521
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Shields, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shields Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shields area of Fort Collins, CO is a 4 Beds unit found at Campus West Lofts on City Park priced from $750. The Hewing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,346. Here are the most affordable Shields apartments for rent in Fort Collins, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus West Lofts on City Park4 Beds, 2.5 baths4BR,2BA$750
The HewingMaple1BR,1BA$1,346
The Social West®Loft Studio Reno WD UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$1,650
The Social at Stadium Walk®Paragon Renovated Unfurnished1BR,1BA$1,685
The Alpine Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shields, CO

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shields area is the $1.74 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Campus West Lofts on City Park in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Shields apartment is the 2B 2B - Available Now Model at Clocktower Lofts starting at $1,795 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shields apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus West Lofts on City Park4 Beds, 2.5 baths4BR,2.5BA$1.74
Clocktower Lofts2B 2B - Available Now2BR,2BA$1.93
Junction ApartmentsIndividual Bedroom (w/ Roommates in a 3-Bedroom)3BR,2BA$0.79
The Quarry Luxury ApartmentsAtrium Premier (Metro A1B)1BR,1BA$2.79
The Alpine Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.46
The HewingMaple1BR,1BA$2.43
The Social at Stadium Walk®Boulevard UnfurnishedStudio ,1BA$3.22
The Social West®The Ridge Renovated UnfurnishedStudio ,1BA$3.34
Yugo Fort Collins Grove3 Bed, 3 Bath Renovated3BR,3BA$2.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shields, Fort Collins, CO

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shields Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shields?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shields is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shields?

The cheapest apartment in Shields is The Hewing which is listed at $1,346, while the average apartment in Shields costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shields?

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 797 regular apartments in Shields 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 Shields?

Cheap apartments in Shields have an average cost of $1,113 which is $787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shields.

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