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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern living
  • Professional management
  • Carefree lifestyle
  • On-site staff
  • Vibrant and affordable community

Location

1960 S Chelton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916, USA|Gateway Park
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Summit Creek Apartments

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(719) 627-3314

Property Overview

Summit Creek Apartments offers modern living with professional management, on-site staff, and a carefree lifestyle in a vibrant, affordable community. It earns a 9.4 Zumper Expert Rating with standout scores for price, amenities, and location, while its strong value for money, value per square foot, and 33 photos add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Summit Creek Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Summit Creek Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Studio (60% AMI)Studio1 bath504 sqft$899 /mo1 unit available
1 Bed 1 Bath (60% AMI)1 bed1 bath596 sqft$999 /mo1 unit available
2 Bed 1 Bath (60% AMI)2 bed1 bath804 sqft$1,100 /mo1 unit available
3 Bed 2 Bath (60% AMI)3 bed2 bath1,117 sqft$1,385 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Summit Creek Apartments

Appliances

DishwasherFull Sized Refrigerator
RefrigeratorStove & Dishwasher

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness CenterOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Dog Park

Services

Online Portal for Rent Payments

Neighborhood

Near Public Transportation

Other

Water, Sewer, & Garbage
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Summit Creek Apartments

HomeApartments in Colorado SpringsGateway Park Summit Creek Apartments

Welcome to Summit Creek Apartments, a vibrant and affordable community in beautiful Colorado Springs. Offering a range of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes, we combine convenience with modern living to create the perfect place for you and your family. Nestled in the heart of Harrison School District 2, our community is surrounded by top-rated schools such as Centennial Elementary, Panorama Middle School, and Sierra High School. Commuting is a breeze with easy access to Academy Blvd, and our proximity to Fort Carson Army Base and Peterson Air Force Base makes Summit Creek Apartments an ideal choice for military families. Enjoy the convenience of being near numerous shopping and entertainment destinations, ensuring you’re never far from the best that Colorado Springs has to offer. Our dedicated on-site staff are committed to providing professional management and ensuring a carefree lifestyle for all our residents. Discover your new home at Summit Creek Apartments. View our property details and contact us today! We are an affordable housing community - income restrictions apply. **We reserve the right to change pricing at any time and for any reason. Pictures shown might not depict actual units available.**


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Summit Creek Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Summit Creek Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Summit Creek Apartments
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Summit Creek Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Gateway Park. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Summit Creek Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Summit Creek Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Summit Creek Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Summit Creek Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Summit Creek Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
Studio is 166 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Gateway Park

Studio apartments at Summit Creek Apartments cost about the same as the average rent price for studios in Gateway Park.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 25% lower than 1-bedrooms in Gateway Park.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Summit Creek Apartments to be 31% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Gateway Park.

3-bedroom apartments at Summit Creek Apartments cost about 32% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Gateway Park.

Median rents as of Sep 5 2026.
Gateway Park
Colorado Springs
A table of studio rental data trends in Colorado Springs
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,042
October 2024$1,104
November 2024$979
December 2024$1,179
January 2025$1,299
February 2025$1,191
March 2025$998
April 2025$900
May 2025$905
June 2025$899
July 2025$900
August 2025$938
September 2025$953
October 2025$896
November 2025$896
December 2025$965
January 2026$1,015
February 2026$990
March 2026$977
April 2026$947
May 2026$911
June 2026$935
July 2026$945
August 2026$912
September 2026$897
A table of studio rental data trends in Gateway Park
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,111
October 2024$1,134
May 2025$1,055
June 2025$1,066
July 2025$1,049
August 2025$996
September 2025$958
October 2025$1,142
November 2025$1,089
December 2025$1,137
January 2026$1,096
February 2026$999
March 2026$986
April 2026$986
May 2026$984
June 2026$992
July 2026$991
August 2026$958
September 2026$899

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Can I afford to live at 1960 S Chelton Rd?

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,960 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $899.
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Schools near Summit Creek Apartments

Centennial Elementary School

1860 south chelton rd

colorado springs, CO, 80910

PK, K-5Public
C

Aspire Online Academy

1860 south chelton rd

colorado springs, CO, 80910

K-12Public

The Haven School

930 leta dr

colorado springs, CO, 80911

K-12Public
C+

Colorado School for the Deaf & Blind

33 n institute st

colorado springs, CO, 80903

PK, K-12Public

Aspen Child Development Center

4356 funk ave

fort carson, CO, 80913

PK, KPublic
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Neighborhood

Gateway Park | Colorado Springs, CO

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Colorado Springs near 1960 S Chelton Rd

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1960 S Chelton Rd, Colorado Springs

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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