Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO from $600 (4 Rentals)

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Orchard Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Park Apartments

1850 Laporte AveFort Collins, CO 80521
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3 Bedroom Apartments

Pura Vida (new)

518 W Laurel StFort Collins, CO 80521
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, CO

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side 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 West Side apartment is the Linden Model at Mason Street Flats starting at $2,204 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side 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
Mason Street FlatsLinden3BR,2BA$1.50
Crowne at Old Town NorthBerkeley1BR,1BA$2.20
ReNew FoothillsCapella Renovated2BR,2BA$2.27
Ramblewood ApartmentsSpruce3BR,1BA$1.93
219 W Myrtle St, Unit C219 W Myrtle St2BR,2BA$2.37
The Quarry Luxury ApartmentsAtrium Premier (Metro A1B)1BR,1BA$2.79
421 S. Howes St., Unit S-302421 S. Howes St.1BR,1BA$2.41
Max FlatsZephyr1BR,1BA$2.66
Eleven13Individual Bedroom in a Shared 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.93

Getting Around the West Side Neighborhood in Fort Collins, CO

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side is under $1,720.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Side is 281 Willow which is listed at $1,479, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 16 regular apartments in West 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 West Side?

Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $671 which is $1,229 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

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