Highlander Heights Homes for Rent

Highlander Heights in Fort Collins is a neighborhood characterized by brick ranch-style homes and split-levels built in the 1960s and early 1970s. Lot sizes range from 7,000 square feet to a quarter acre, with many homes featuring updated interiors. The area is slightly more expensive than the average Fort Collins neighborhood. Edora Park, adjacent to Riffenburgh Elementary School, offers 70 acres of sports facilities, picnic areas, and an 18-hole disc golf course. The Spring Creek Trail, which runs through the park, connects to the 21-mile Poudre River Trail, providing extensive biking and walking paths. The Park Central shopping center features local businesses like East Moon Asian Bistro, Obee’s, and Rally King Brewing. Highlander Heights is highly bike-friendly, with a Bike Score of 95 and access to numerous trails and bike lanes. Public transportation is available via Transfort bus stops on East Prospect Road and Lemay Avenue. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Riffenburgh Elementary School, Lesher Middle School, and Fort Collins High School, which offers an Associate Degree Pathway for dual enrollment courses. Local grocery stores include Safeway, Whole Foods, Walmart, and Sprouts Farmers Market. The crime rate in Highlander Heights is lower than the national average, making it a safer area compared to many other neighborhoods.