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Colorado Springs, CO 80915
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Rental Market Trends in Colorado Springs, CO
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Colorado Springs, CO is $1,313/month.
Rent in Colorado Springs is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,313/month
Average Rent
674 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.4%
Change / Year
4,609
Available Apartments
Colorado Springs rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Colorado Springs average $1,107 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Colorado Springs average $1,313 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Colorado Springs average $1,606 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Colorado Springs average $2,047 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Colorado Springs, CO?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $19 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Colorado Springs, CO
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
24%
$700 - $1,000/month
39%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Colorado Springs?
Based on current rent prices, Spring Creek, Southborough and Knob Hill 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, Liberty Heights, Kissing Camels and Downtown Colorado Springs 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 $1,313, you’ll want to make about $4,376 per month or $52,512 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 0.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Colorado Springs is 1.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,107 - $2,047. You can expect to pay 3.1% more for groceries, 20.4% less for utilities, and 3.5% 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.
View the Colorado Springs Area GuideStudio
$852/month
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One Bedroom
$910/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,255/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,676/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Colorado Springs?
The average rent in Colorado Springs is $1,313 per month, which is 21.1% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Colorado Springs?
The average rent for a house in Colorado Springs, CO is $2,289 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Colorado Springs?
The average rent for a townhome in Colorado Springs, CO is $1,744 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Colorado Springs?
The average rent for a condo in Colorado Springs, CO is $1,075 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Colorado Springs?
Rents in Colorado Springs, CO are increasing, with prices up 1.4% year-over-year and $19 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Colorado Springs?
In Colorado Springs, CO, 39% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.