5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Laundry - washer/dryer in unit
- Finished basement
Location
523 S Shields St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA|City Park Heights
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Contact
Henderson Management & Real Estate LLC
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Property Overview
Located in a desirable area of Fort Collins, the property offers convenient access to local amenities and attractions. It features a spacious layout and modern updates that enhance its appeal. Ideal for those seeking a vibrant community lifestyle, it presents valuable investment opportunities and excellent potential for rental income.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
- Images available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 523 S Shields St, City Park Heights
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Oven Range Gas |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Dogs OK |
Other
| Water & Sewer - Tenant |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Not allowed
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About 523 S Shields St
**ALL MOVE IN'S MUST TAKE PLACE WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE AVAILABILITY DATE** Quaint turn of the Century House For Rent in City Park Heights! Just off Shields and Mulberry puts this home in the heart of Fort Collins. Walking distance to CSU campus and only seconds from Old Town Fort Collins. Nearby Horsetooth where there are many outdoor activities. 6 Month lease special, $200/mo off per month! Priced at $1795 after discount. 12/12/2025LW To Schedule a showing please call 970-661-2339 *Type/Style: 2 Bed, 1 Bath Home + Finished basement *Year Built: 1900 *Square Footage: 1,084 *Lease Terms: Through 6/31/2026, App Fee $60 per person 18yr or older *Amenities: Finished Basement *Appliances Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher *Laundry: Washer/Dryer in Unit *Utilities: *Electric: City of Fort Collins - Tenant to set up and pay throughout lease. *Water/Sewer: City of Fort Collins - Tenant to set up and pay throughout lease. *Gas: Xcel Energy - Tenant to set up and pay throughout lease. *Trash: Tenants Choice - Tenant to set up and pay throughout lease. *Administrative Fee: $30.00 *Snow Removal/Landscaping: Tenant Responsibility *Yard: Fenced Backyard *Landscape Watering: Tenant Responsibility *Parking: Off Street Parking *Recreational/Commercial Vehicles: No Storage Allowed *Heating/Cooling: Forced Air Heat, No A/C *Pet Policy: This property does allow a pet (Dogs Only, 2 small/medium or 1 Large Dog).There will be an additional monthly pet rent assessed during the pet screening process. A profile with https hendersonpm petscreening com must be completed for all animals. **ALL MOVE IN'S MUST TAKE PLACE WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE AVAILABILITY DATE** **This Property is Professionally Managed by Henderson Management and Real Estate, LLC. ** *Tenants are required to provide proof of Renter's Insurance prior to renting this property. *All applications will be processed after the non-refundable application fee is paid in full by all applicants. Applications will be processed in 1-2 business days after receiving a fully completed application. Please see our website for a description of our renter qualifications. *Submit Proof of Income (pay stubs, offer letter, etc.) through an online application or to the leasing agent. *We rent all properties on a first-come, first-serve basis. Unit availability is subject to change. *Please be advised: Not all properties allow pets. However, for “Pet Friendly” rental properties statistically dangerous breeds of dogs will not be permitted. The statistics cited for this policy can be found on the www cdc gov website. This list is including but may not be limited to: Pit-bull, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Chow, Great Dane, St. Bernard, Akita, Wolf Hybrid, American Bulldog. Visit www hmre net to view our full pet acceptance policy.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 523 S Shields St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 237 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | City Park Heights |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 80521 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in City Park Heights
2-bedroom apartments at 523 S Shields St cost about 13% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Fort Collins.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
City Park Heights
Fort Collins
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,695 |
| March 2024 | $1,697 |
| April 2024 | $1,697 |
| May 2024 | $1,738 |
| June 2024 | $1,786 |
| July 2024 | $1,792 |
| August 2024 | $1,738 |
| September 2024 | $1,747 |
| October 2024 | $1,742 |
| November 2024 | $1,719 |
| December 2024 | $1,694 |
| January 2025 | $1,734 |
| February 2025 | $1,699 |
| March 2025 | $1,700 |
| April 2025 | $1,749 |
| May 2025 | $1,699 |
| June 2025 | $1,700 |
| July 2025 | $1,695 |
| August 2025 | $1,682 |
| September 2025 | $1,657 |
| October 2025 | $1,621 |
| November 2025 | $1,600 |
| December 2025 | $1,627 |
| January 2026 | $1,646 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,695 |
| March 2024 | $1,722 |
| April 2024 | $1,708 |
| May 2024 | $1,797 |
| June 2024 | $1,573 |
| July 2024 | $1,493 |
| August 2024 | $1,494 |
| September 2024 | $1,500 |
| February 2025 | $1,720 |
| March 2025 | $1,744 |
| April 2025 | $1,737 |
| May 2025 | $1,750 |
| June 2025 | $1,745 |
| July 2025 | $1,717 |
| August 2025 | $1,690 |
| September 2025 | $1,659 |
| October 2025 | $1,835 |
| November 2025 | $1,682 |
| December 2025 | $1,568 |
| January 2026 | $1,595 |
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Can I afford to live at 523 S Shields St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$71,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,795.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 months ago | $2,095 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,895 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,895 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,795 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 523 S Shields St
Dunn Elementary School
501 south washington
fort collins, CO, 80521
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Getting around Fort Collins near 523 S Shields St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 523 S Shields St, Fort Collins
Groceries
4/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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