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Pueblo, CO

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Bask in this charming community’s historic roots on the river

Suburban Historic Artistic Active Scenic Riverside Affordable

Pueblo, Colorado, stretches along the Arkansas River, combining its storied past with contemporary appeal. The city's Historic Arkansas Riverwalk serves as a central gathering spot, while Colorado State University Pueblo enhances the educational landscape. City Park offers outdoor recreation, featuring a zoo and a historic carousel. Current rental rates range from $796 for studios to $1,715 for four-bedroom units, positioning Pueblo as an economical choice among Front Range communities.

The Union Avenue Historic District preserves the city's architectural heritage with its Victorian-era buildings, while the Mesa Junction area features local shops and restaurants. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts can explore Lake Pueblo State Park, and the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center and Buell Children's Museum provide year-round cultural experiences. The city's neighborhoods include established areas like Aberdeen and Belmont, along with the expanding Pueblo West. Housing options range from converted historic buildings to newer construction, many offering views of the surrounding landscape.

Explore the City

Lake Pueblo State Park has a great marina for boats.

Meet other fellow dog lovers and make friends at City Bark Dog Park in Pueblo.

Cowboys showcase their cattle experience at the Annual Rodeo and Colorado State Fair.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Pueblo, CO is $826 for a studio, $1,020 for one bedroom, $1,163 for two bedrooms, and $1,335 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pueblo has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,020/month
611 Sq Ft
House
$1,648/month
1,160 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,149/month
851 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,133/month
945 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Pueblo, CO is 7.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Pueblo is 15.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $826 - $1,335. You can expect to pay 1.3% less for groceries, 3.3% less for utilities, and 8.6% less for transportation.

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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

49

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

Minnequa Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

293 Students

Haaff Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

288 Students

Goodnight Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

587 Students

Irving Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

349 Students

North Mesa Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

416 Students

Goodnight Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

587 Students

Pleasant View Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

387 Students

Vineland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

313 Students

W H Heaton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

692 Students

Roncalli Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

293 Students

Pueblo County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,219 Students

South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,059 Students

East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,000 Students

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

971 Students

Centennial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

840 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Buell Children's Museum
  • Pueblo Zoo
  • Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo
  • Pike San Isabel NF
  • Lake Pueblo State Park

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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.