

$860+/person
Fees may applyBighorn Landing

$825+/person
Fees may applyEleven13 Apartments

$699+/person
Fees may applyThe Cottages of Fort Collins


$749+/person
Fees may applyThe District at Campus West


$779+/person
Fees may applyThe Outpost Fort Collins


$1,110+/person
Fees may applyThe Social at Stadium Walk


$940+/person
Fees may applyThe Social West®


$737+/person
Fees may applyThe Standard at Fort Collins


$1,399+/unit
Fees may applyUncommon Fort Collins


$849+/person
Fees may applyYugo Fort Collins Grove

$1,560+/unit
Fees may apply281 Willow

$1,757+/unit
Fees may applyArbors at Sweetgrass Apartments

$1,841+/unit
Fees may applyBucking Horse Apartments

$1,351+/person
Fees may applyBuffalo Run Apartments

$1,629+/person
Fees may applyBull Run Townhomes

$1,395+/unit
Fees may applyCampus Park Apartments

$1,650+/unit
Fees may applyCopperleaf Place

$1,875+/unit
Fees may applyCrowne at Old Town North

$1,693+/unit
Fees may applyCycle Apartments

$2,310+/person
Fees may applyEnclave Rigden Farm Townhomes

$1,399+/unit
Fees may applyGovernor's Park
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Fort Collins.
The 5 best Fort Collins neighborhoods for CSU students — Campus West, Old Town, Prospect & Shields, Midtown, and near-campus east — compared on cost, commute, and vibe.
Transfort buses cover Fort Collins with routes connecting to CSU, Old Town, and surrounding neighborhoods. The MAX bus rapid transit runs from the south end of town to the downtown transit center with good frequency. For CSU students, buses make a car optional rather than required.
Fort Collins has excellent bike infrastructure for its size — a network of off-street paths and protected lanes connects campus to Old Town and most residential neighborhoods. The terrain is flat and the weather cooperative for most of the academic year. Many students bike year-round.
CSU parking requires a permit and is competitive. Old Town and the Hill area have limited street parking during business hours. Most students quickly realize that biking is faster than parking and switch. Having a car is useful for mountain access and day trips but not necessary for daily campus life.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Fort Collins has gotten more expensive as CSU has grown. Shared units near campus typically run $750-$1,100/mo per person. Old Town commands a premium. The market is tight but less extreme than Boulder.
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