Cortland Peterson
5704 Ella Vw,
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
$1,729 - $5,706 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Colorado Springs, CO
What is the average rent in Colorado Springs, CO?
$1,288/month
Average Rent
670 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2026, the average rent in Colorado Springs, CO is $1,288 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Colorado Springs more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Colorado Springs, you can expect to pay about $1,051 per month for a studio, $1,288 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,569 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,022 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Colorado Springs, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $35 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Rent Ranges in Colorado Springs, CO
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
25%
$700 - $1,000/month
40%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Colorado Springs?
Based on current rent prices, Southborough, Lamplighter and Deerfield Meadows are the most affordable neighborhoods in Colorado Springs.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Colorado Springs?
Based on current rent prices, Trailridge, Citygate and Saddleback Estates are the most expensive neighborhoods in Colorado Springs.
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Which Colorado Springs neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Colorado Springs with the most apartments available are East Colorado Springs, North Colorado Springs and West Colorado Springs .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Colorado Springs, CO?
Because the average rent in Colorado Springs is $1,288, you’ll want to make about $4,293 per month or $51,516 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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 $1,051 - $2,022. You can expect to pay 2.7% more for groceries, 21.8% less for utilities, and 0.7% less for transportation.
How does Colorado Springs, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Colorado Springs, CO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$818/month
$1,470/month
Two Bedroom
$1,384/month
$1,835/month
Three Bedroom
$2,557/month
$2,586/month
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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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.