Cortland Peterson
5704 Ella Vw,
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
$1,496 - $5,187
1-3 Beds
Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
Area Guide
An engaging Colorado city nestled near the peaks of the Rockies
Urban
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Walkable
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Scenic
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Mountains
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Exciting
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Nature
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Fun-Filled
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Nestled at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is best known for its sweeping mountain vistas and exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation. The city’s proximity to incredible peaks and vast, scenic expanses makes it feel more at one with the stunning nature around it, more so than Denver. Colorado Springs is home to the famous Garden of the Gods, a picturesque park containing towering sandstone rock formations and numerous amenities.
The city offers plenty of additional attractions to suit every interest. From the Old Colorado City Historic District (for history buffs) to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (for art aficionados) and everything in between. Many residents congregate in the quaint downtown area to enjoy a wide variety of restaurants in well-preserved historic buildings. Regardless of your rental situation — apartment or condo — Colorado Springs will delight you with an incredible landscape and buzzing year-round attractions. The easily accessible I-25 connects Colorado Springs to Denver and nearby skiing destinations in about an hour’s drive.
Explore the City
Downtown Colorado Springs neighborhood offers a variety of homes and plenty of shopping.
A few local shops and residential neighborhoods in the Central West neighborhood.
Colorful homes line a street in the Central West area.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Colorado Springs, CO is $1,101 for a studio, $1,286 for one bedroom, $1,563 for two bedrooms, and $2,018 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Colorado Springs has decreased by -3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,286/month
670 Sq Ft
House
$2,210/month
1,899 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,514/month
979 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,919/month
1,356 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Colorado Springs, CO is 1.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Colorado Springs is 4.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,101 - $2,018. You can expect to pay 2.7% more for groceries, 21.8% less for utilities, and 0.7% less for transportation.
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Transportation
51
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
26
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
50
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
424 Students
Public
Grades K-5
348 Students
Antelope Trails Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
346 Students
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
526 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
482 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
612 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,067 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
948 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
919 Students
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
803 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,815 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,647 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,241 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,454 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,067 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Palmer Park
- Monument Valley Park
- North Slope Recreation Area
- Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
- Bear Creek Regional Park
Airports
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.