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Southmoor Village

$900/unit

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Southmoor Village

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The Alpine Fort Collins

$780+/unit

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The Alpine Fort Collins

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A single-story building with light siding, large front windows, a teal door, and landscaped flowerbeds sits under a blue sky with scattered clouds and autumn trees—the perfect welcome to The Hewing Fort Collins.

$1,347+/person

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The Hewing

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A large, well-maintained building with a sign reading The Preserve at the Meadows Fort Collins stands amid manicured landscaping, trees, and an American flag on a flagpole beneath a clear blue sky.

$1,708+/person

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The Preserve at the Meadows

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A modern four-story apartment building with balconies and large windows. In the foreground, a stone sign reads “The Quarry Luxury Apartments Fort Collins.” The building faces a paved road under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

$1,985+/unit

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The Quarry Luxury Apartments

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Modern three-story apartment building with gray siding, stone accents, and balconies at The Trails at Timberline Fort Collins. Surrounded by green lawn, trees, bushes, and a curved sidewalk under a clear blue sky.

$1,726+/unit

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The Trails at Timberline

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Modern building with large windows illuminated at night, showcasing a well-lit entrance and contemporary architectural design—The Vibe Apartments Fort Collins is surrounded by small trees beneath a clear evening sky with clouds.

$1,705+/unit

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The Vibe Apartments

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Modern apartment building with white and gray exterior, large windows, and balconies. In front, a contemporary sign reads The Wyatt Apartments Fort Collins with address number 4701. Green grass and shrubs surround the area.

$1,747+/unit

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The Wyatt Apartments

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Union on Alley Fort Collins is a modern five-story apartment building with brick, tan, and gray exterior panels, large windows, and ground-floor retail spaces, viewed from across a city street on a sunny day.

$919+/person

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Union on Alley

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A modern multi-story apartment building, Union on Elizabeth Fort Collins, features a brick and stone exterior, large windows, balconies, and a clear blue sky above. The clean, spacious area offers sidewalks and greenery for a welcoming atmosphere.

$919+/person

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Union on Elizabeth

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Relax at Union on Plum Fort Collins in the inviting outdoor area, featuring a small round hot tub, built-in barbecue grill, comfortable seating areas, and lush landscaping with shrubs and trees—all surrounded by multi-story buildings.

$919/person

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Union on Plum

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Village Gardens Apartments Fort Collins features a three-story building with beige siding, white trim, balconies, and a brick base, surrounded by green grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

$1,496+/unit

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Village Gardens Apartments

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Two apartment buildings with wood and brick exteriors face each other across a parking area at Village on Plum Fort Collins. A clear blue sky is visible, with trees and a grassy area in the background.

$1,076/unit

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Village on Plum

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A modern, three-story apartment building at Village on Shields Fort Collins features tan and brown siding, multiple balconies, exterior staircases, and a grassy area with a sidewalk in the foreground.

$1,257+/unit

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Village on Shields

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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.

Public Transit

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.

Walking and Biking

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.

Parking

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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Fort Collins

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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