Average Rent in Colorado Springs, CO
6 apartment buildings, 160 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,941/mo
Cheapest
$625/mo
Properties
6
Units
160
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Colorado Springs, CO.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Colorado Springs, CO Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Bijou Property Management
428 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Fiona
400 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Dorian
626 S Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Springs Homes for Rent
703 N Tejon St F, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
The Preserve at Mesa Creek
975 Pettit Lks Hts, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
Casa Mundi
418 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bijou Property Management 428 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA | $625 | $1,535 | $1.23 | 4.4 (183) | 10 |
| 2 | Fiona 400 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA | $1,359 | $1,862 | $2.63 | 4.6 (82) | 47 |
| 3 | Dorian 626 S Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA | $1,391 | $2,151 | $2.62 | 5 (94) | 65 |
| 4 | Springs Homes for Rent 703 N Tejon St F, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA | $1,400 | $2,077 | $2.01 | 4.2 (72) | 7 |
| 5 | The Preserve at Mesa Creek 975 Pettit Lks Hts, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA | $1,425 | $1,735 | $2.26 | 4.5 (121) | 27 |
| 6 | Casa Mundi 418 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA | $1,575 | $1,643 | $2.57 | 5 (12) | 4 |
Explore Each Property
Bijou Property Management
4.4 (183)428 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Fiona
4.6 (82)400 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Dorian
5 (94)626 S Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Springs Homes for Rent
4.2 (72)703 N Tejon St F, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
The Preserve at Mesa Creek
4.5 (121)975 Pettit Lks Hts, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
Casa Mundi
5 (12)418 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Colorado Springs, CO Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Colorado Springs, CO is $1,941 per month, based on 160 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $625 at Bijou Property Management to $1,575 at Casa Mundi.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,559/mo | $625/mo | 42 |
| 1 Bed | $1,886/mo | $850/mo | 80 |
| 2 Bed | $2,282/mo | $1,250/mo | 28 |
| 3 Bed | $3,034/mo | $1,900/mo | 10 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Colorado Springs, CO, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Colorado Springs, CO averages $1,886/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,282/mo. At the local median household income of $83,198, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Colorado Springs, CO at $1,562/mo. The current tracked market average runs 24% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Colorado Springs, CO while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Colorado Springs
Demand in the Colorado Springs rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- U.S. Air Force Academy
- Peterson Space Force Base
- Schriever Space Force Base
- UCHealth Memorial
Mean one-way commute in Colorado Springs, CO is 23 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Colorado Springs, CO?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$78,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,941/mo.
Comfortable income
$93,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($625/mo), you need to earn at least $25,000/year.
Median household income in Colorado Springs, CO is $83,198 , about 11% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Colorado Springs, CO
Overall prices in Colorado Springs, CO runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Colorado Springs, CO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,941 |
| Utilities | $530 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,262 |
| Healthcare | $616 |
| Other goods and services | $985 |
| Estimated total | $5,854/mo |
Population
483,099
Median household income
$83,198
Census median rent
$1,562/mo
Rent as % of income
31.5%
Median age
35.6
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Colorado
How Colorado Springs, CO rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Colorado Springs, CO | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $2,227 | +15% | 103 |
| Lakewood, CO | $2,113 | +9% | 14 |
| Centennial, CO | $2,096 | +8% | 14 |
| Boulder, CO | $2,836 | +46% | 12 |
| Arvada, CO | $2,024 | +4% | 12 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $1,733 | -11% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Colorado Springs, CO?
The average rent in Colorado Springs, CO is $1,941 per month, based on 160 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Colorado Springs, CO?
The lowest available rent in Colorado Springs, CO starts at $625 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Colorado Springs, CO?
1-bedroom apartments in Colorado Springs, CO average $1,886/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $850/mo across 80 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Colorado Springs, CO?
2-bedroom apartments in Colorado Springs, CO average $2,282/mo. Units start from $1,250/mo across 28 units currently listed.
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