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Fort Collins is a genuine college town centered on Colorado State, and the off-campus market reflects that — it's affordable, bikeable, and built around student renters in a way that bigger Colorado cities are not. Most shared apartments within walking or biking distance of campus run $800–$1,100/month, making Fort Collins one of the better housing values in Colorado for students. The city has excellent bike infrastructure, a thriving Old Town district with bars and restaurants, and a compact layout that makes car-free living entirely viable. Student housing concentrates along Remington Street and College Avenue south of campus, with Old Town to the north providing more urban options for upperclassmen.
CSU has on-campus housing available and some programs encourage or incentivize freshmen to live on campus, but there is no universal freshman live-on requirement. Many freshmen choose on-campus housing for the community and convenience, while others go directly to off-campus apartments. The off-campus market is accessible and affordable enough to support either choice.
No contracted or approved housing system exists at CSU. Students rent freely throughout Fort Collins and the surrounding area. The university's housing office maintains listings and provides tenant resources. Fort Collins's rental market is primarily student-oriented near campus and diversifies as you move into the broader city.
Fort Collins leases near campus typically turn over in May and June, with landlords listing in January through March. The best near-campus units go by March or April. Starting early — before spring break — gives you a real advantage in the most competitive near-campus inventory.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with Colorado State University before signing a lease.
January and February are the right months to start searching for fall housing near CSU. The Remington Street corridor and Old Town-adjacent housing go fast among returning students. Early movers also have time to tour units and compare — Fort Collins landlords are a mix of professional property managers and individual owners, and quality varies enough that seeing a place matters.
March and April are the peak months. By April, the near-campus inventory is largely signed, and students who haven't secured housing are looking at either more expensive units or locations further from campus. Old Town housing is slightly less competitive than the near-campus zone.
Fort Collins's market is more forgiving than Boulder or Denver — there's more inventory relative to demand. Students searching in May and June will still find near-campus options, though the best units will be gone. Midtown Fort Collins along Prospect Road has more last-minute availability.
The primary student housing zone — apartments and houses along and near Remington Street, Shields Street, and the campus-west corridor. Walking and biking distance from the main campus quad. Most competitive near-campus inventory, packed with student renters.
North of campus, Fort Collins's Old Town district has a genuine urban feel — restaurants, bars, a pedestrian street, and a community that extends well beyond students. Housing near Old Town skews toward older apartments and converted houses. A 10-15 minute bike ride to central campus and popular with upperclassmen who want more city character.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Shared rooms near CSU typically run $800–$1,100/month in the Remington Street and campus-west area. Old Town-adjacent housing is similar. Solo apartments start around $1,000–$1,300/month. Fort Collins is one of the more affordable college-town markets in Colorado.
Other universities in Fort Collins share a similar off-campus housing market.
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