It may seem like cheap real estate doesn't exist in Northern Colorado. While that's not an untrue suggestion, there are semi-affordable houses in Greeley if you're willing to rent.

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I don't know about you, but when I used to hear the term "real estate," my mind immediately drifted to HGTV, where butterfly trainers and pet psychics can somehow afford a half-million-dollar home with a pool.

Now, I've come to believe that these House Hunters scenarios are a pure delusion — especially when looking at Colorado's real estate market. In Greeley alone, one of the cheapest houses for sale this year still went for $270,000.

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That's where renting comes in. I'm not a real estate expert and can't tell you whether renting or buying is better for you in the long run. However, I do know that renting can be cheaper and a preferred option for people like me (aka, a mid-twenty-something who doesn't know what she's having for dinner tonight).

Still, renting a house isn't necessarily an inexpensive endeavor. Thankfully, we have websites like Zillow to help us scout out affordable homes.

During my recent Zillow search, I found some houses that might fit the bill (no pun intended). Check out the cheapest houses in Greeley for rent in the gallery below:

Cheapest Houses in Greeley for Rent

Colorado living isn't cheap, but there are some affordable finds in Greeley — especially if you're willing to rent. Read on to see the cheapest houses in Greeley for rent right now.

Looking for more (semi) affordable real estate? Check out the cheapest homes for sale in Fort Collins in the gallery below.

Cheapest Houses in Fort Collins for Rent

Unfortunately, Colorado's real estate market isn't quite an HGTV dream. However, there are semi-affordable houses in the Choice City — especially if you're willing to rent. Read on to see the cheapest houses in Fort Collins for rent right now.

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