Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Colorado Springs, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Colorado Springs, CO rent slipped 1.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,754/month. Renters today are paying $39 less per month on average than last year, and month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Colorado Springs sits 10.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 1,146 total rentals providing a moderate market size for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Colorado Springs rent for $897/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,095/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,465/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,642/month. Houses run a median of $2,295/month while apartments are at $1,250/month, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Peregrine rents fell 69.6% year over year to $1,202/month, Broadmoor Oaks dropped 63.4% to $1,574/month, and Mesa declined 50.7% to $1,528/month. These steep local declines contrast with the modest 1.3% citywide slip and show significant neighborhood-level variation.

Median rent

Median rent in Colorado Springs

$1,754/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Colorado Springs is $1,754 per month as of May 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $196 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Colorado Springs

1,146

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Colorado Springs rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Colorado Springs, CO

Average rent prices in Colorado Springs have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Colorado Springs, CO

Rent prices in Colorado Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Colorado Springs is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Colorado Springs run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,299.

Listings

Studio

$897

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,095

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$1,465

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,642

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$897

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,465

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,642

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Colorado Springs, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Colorado Springs, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Colorado Springs and Cascade Chipita Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Colorado Springs

Median rent price$1,754
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Colorado Springs, CO is 46% higher than the median rent in Cascade Chipita Park, CO.

Cost of living in Colorado Springs, CO

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% higher
Groceries2% higher
Health4% lower
Housing10% higher
Transportation5% lower
Utilities24% lower

Discover rentals in Colorado Springs, CO

2619 Weir Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Park Hill house for rent in Colorado Springs

2619 Weir Ave #B, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

1 bed

1 bath

$500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available May 4

InterQuest Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

20h ago

8.5

Very good

InterQuest Ridge

10945 Shade Vw, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$575–$1,720

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Downtown Rooms - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Downtown Rooms

427 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

1 bed

1 bath

$575–$850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Bruin Manor (TS) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Bruin Manor (TS)

325 Cragmor Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$614–$714

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Colorado Springs, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Colorado Springs rental market.

How much is rent in Colorado Springs?

The average rent in Colorado Springs is $1,754 per month as of May 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Colorado Springs?

Average rent prices in Colorado Springs have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Colorado Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Colorado Springs is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $196 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Colorado Springs?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Colorado Springs are Eastborough ($1,168/mo), Park Hill ($1,195/mo), and Pikes Peak Park ($1,195/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Colorado Springs?

To comfortably afford rent in Colorado Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,100 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,400 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's diverse rental inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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