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Student Housing in Fort Collins, CO
About Student Housing in Fort Collins
Fort Collins is a classic university town built around Colorado State University, and the rental market runs accordingly. CSU's enrollment of over 30,000 drives consistent demand that keeps rents higher than the city's size might suggest. The best units near campus — particularly in the Aggie Village area and along College Avenue — are taken by late winter for the following fall. Fort Collins is bike-friendly by Colorado standards, with a downtown corridor and campus connection that make car-free living realistic for most students. The city has strong Midwestern-college-town energy: walkable blocks, a good bar scene, close mountains.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Fort Collins
The Hill / Old Town Adjacent
Just north and west of CSU's campus — walkable, dense with student apartments, and connected to Old Town Fort Collins by bike or foot. Fills earliest each spring.
South College Avenue
The main commercial artery south of campus, lined with apartments and within biking distance of CSU. More affordable than the Hill blocks and with more unit variety.
Old Town
Slightly further from campus but the most livable part of Fort Collins. Better restaurants and walkability than South College, popular with upperclassmen and grad students who value quality of life over proximity.
Getting Around Fort Collins as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Fort Collins.
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