Houses & Apartments for Rent In Fort Collins, CO

When To Start Your CSU Off-Campus Housing Search

The ideal time to start searching for apartments In Fort Collins near CSU is in October. But it’s okay to procrastinate a little on that - if you start your search for CSU off-campus housing in December, you’ll still beat most of the competition. Off-campus housing searches for CSU peak around January or February. 

Breaking Down The Cost Of CSU Off-Campus Housing

One word. Roommates. You’re either one of two people: someone who has had a decent experience with their roommates, or you’re someone who shudders at this very word. Let’s face it, no one really wants to have a roommate, but having them is necessary to save money. By far the cheapest option for apartments near Colorado State University is to share a space with 3 other people; this knocks the average price per room down a few hundred bucks. The next cheapest alternative would be to share a place with 2 other people.

However, if you have the money to spend on having a home to yourself, these spaces generally come with an impressive list of amenities, community, and social features.

Here’s a breakdown of the average cost of rent for CSU off-campus housing per person, per bedroom: 

• How much do studio apartments near CSU cost?
  The average rent for a studio apartment in Fort Collins, CO is about $495 per person.
• How much do 1 bedroom apartments near CSU cost?
  The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Collins, CO is about $546 per person.
• How much do 2 bedroom apartments near CSU cost?
  The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fort Collins, CO is about $434 per person.
• How much do 3 bedroom apartments near CSU cost?
  The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fort Collins, CO is about $394 per person.
• How much do 4 bedroom apartments near CSU cost?
  The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Fort Collins, CO is about $469 per person.
• How much do 5+ bedroom apartments for rent near CSU cost?
  While there will be some differences in price points depending on if you’re looking for a 5 or a 10 bedroom rental, the average rent for a 5+ bedroom apartment in Fort Collins, CO is about $513 per person.

Life at Colorado State University

Fortunately for Fort Collins residents, there’s no lack of amazing dining options around town! We normally don’t include such a large number of restaurants, but we felt it necessary in this case. The eateries here are so diverse that there’s surely something for everyone’s taste buds. Whether you’re looking for Cajun, Greek, or vegetarian restaurants, Fort Collins has it all!

Here are a few of our top restaurant recommendations:

• Lucile's
• Silver Grill Cafe
• Café Vino
• Bisseti’s
• Snooze an A.M. Eatery
• The Colorado Room
• Café De’ Bangkok
• Choice City Butcher & Deli

Things To Do in Fort Collins, CO

Not everything fun needs to be expensive – these activities are our proof. With a variety of botanical gardens, reservoirs, and trails, these activities allow students to explore beyond their “newest additions” Netflix queues and experience the natural gems of Fort Collins.

•     Camp at Cache La Poudre Wilderness
•     Hike at the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
•     Raft at the Cache La Poudre Wilderness with the Mountain Whitewater Descents; a tour guide company
•     Visit the Annual Flower Trial Garden at the W.D. Holley Plant Environmental Research Center