5 apartments you can’t afford in Fort Collins
Fort Collins rent prices increased faster than the national average last year, and students and community members frequently complain about the cost of rising rent.
For a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment, the median rent price in 2015 was $1397.
Here’s a look at five of the most expensive one-bedroom apartments currently for rent within two blocks of the CSU campus.
1. Lokal: $1,350
Lokal is new to Fort Collins, but its rent for a one-bedroom apartment has already climbed up to the most expensive in the town. For a one-bedroom apartment at Lokal, expect to pay around $1,350 per month.
Located right across the CSU campus on Plum Street, Lokal residents have access to reserved and covered parking, 24-hour maintenance, a rooftop hot tub, and “exciting resident events,” according to the complex’s website.
The complex also has an altitude deck with a grilling area and a community media lounge.
Floor plans can be viewed here.
2. Max Flats: $1,185
Max Flats come in second at $1,185 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. The apartment complex, which is located right next to the MAX Bus route, was “designed for the future,” and comes with “advanced energy saving features” according to the website.
Energy saving features include high-efficiency washers and dryers and energy efficient windows in each unit, as well as high-efficiency mechanical systems to reduce water and energy consumption in the building.
As far as amenities, each resident has access to internet and an HD TV service. Every apartment has a large kitchen with “sleek appliances.”
Floor plans can be viewed here.
3. Campus Flats at Ram’s Crossing: $1,140
While Max Flats is not clearly marketed towards students, the Campus Flats at Ram’s Crossings are, going so far as to incorporate a ram head into their logo.
Located in campus west, a one-bedroom apartment will cost $1,140 per month.
Included in the price is access to a fitness center, outdoor heated pool and community hot tub.
The campus flats at Ram’s Crossing include a business lounge and a tanning booth.
The complex advertises that penthouses are still available with “view of the new stadium.” The apartments are within half a mile of campus.
Floor plans can be viewed here.
4.Heritage Park: $1,085
Heritage Park drops about $100 from the 3rd most expensive one-bedroom apartment in Fort Collins at $1,085. The complex is located south of the CSU campus, south of Prospect and Shields Streets.
The units include upgraded kitchens with gas stoves, enclosed patios and extra storage space.
Entertainment amenities include a heated swimming pool, sand volleyball court, disc golf course and basketball court.
Floor plans can be viewed here.
5. 1409 W. Elizabeth: $1,080
The 1409 apartments advertise their complex as, “one of the area’s newest upscale student housing communities,” according to their website.
It costs $1,080 to rent a one-bedroom apartment in the campus west complex, and the price pushes it into the top five list of the most expensive one-bedroom apartments to rent in Fort Collins.
Amenities include internet and a Direct TV entertainment package with over 140 channels.
One-bedroom apartments include private bathrooms, “spacious” floor plans and energy-saving appliances such as high-efficiency washers and dryers.
The 1409 apartments advertise that they are the “number one choice for students, defining luxury living in every way.”
Floor plans can be viewed here.
*This list was curated by considering the cost for a one-bedroom apartment currently for rent within two blocks of campus. It did not consider studios, rental properties or rental properties with less than five total units.
Erin Douglas is a junior at Colorado State University pursuing two degrees in journalism and economics. Read more of her articles at collegian.com where she works as the Collegian news editor.
