
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shields Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $600 (11 Rentals)
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636 S Loomis Ave, Unit D

917 James Ct

2008 Raven View Rd

1415 Crestmore Pl

509 S Bryan Ave
Shields, Fort Collins, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shields?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shields Studio Apartments | $1,591 | $1,395 | $1,820 |
Shields 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $1,100 | $2,095 |
Shields 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $850 | $2,550 |
Shields 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $700 | $3,241 |
Shields 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,096 | $945 | $2,216 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Campus West Lofts on City Park | 4 Beds, 2.5 baths | 4BR,2BA | $750 |
The Hewing | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,346 |
The Social West® | Loft Studio Reno WD Unfurnished | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
The Social at Stadium Walk® | Paragon Renovated Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $1,685 |
The Alpine Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Campus West Lofts on City Park | 4 Beds, 2.5 baths | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.74 |
Clocktower Lofts | 2B 2B - Available Now | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
Junction Apartments | Individual Bedroom (w/ Roommates in a 3-Bedroom) | 3BR,2BA | $0.79 |
The Quarry Luxury Apartments | Atrium Premier (Metro A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
The Alpine Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
The Hewing | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
The Social at Stadium Walk® | Boulevard Unfurnished | Studio ,1BA | $3.22 |
The Social West® | The Ridge Renovated Unfurnished | Studio ,1BA | $3.34 |
Yugo Fort Collins Grove | 3 Bed, 3 Bath Renovated | 3BR,3BA | $2.23 |
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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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