Last updated on September 27, 2026

Average rent in
Colorado Springs, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Colorado Springs

$1,850/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Colorado Springs is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Colorado Springs

1,243

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Colorado Springs rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 increased by 2% 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 $1,228, whereas a house costs $2,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Colorado Springs run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$883

5%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,075

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,495

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,195

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,595

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$883

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Colorado Springs, CO is 24% 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 & Services6% higher
Groceries3% higher
HealthNo difference
Housing2% lower
Transportation3% lower
Utilities21% lower

Discover rentals in Colorado Springs, CO

1521 Palmer Park Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Divine Redeemer house for rent in Colorado Springs

Storage space for rent!

1521 Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Studio

0 baths

$300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
None Mt. Werner Circle - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.5

Very good

None Mt. Werner Circle

Mt Werner Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80905

2 beds

1 bath

$522–$1,692

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Downtown Rooms - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Downtown Rooms

427 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

1 bed

1 bath

$575

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
2423 E Saint Vrain St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Park Hill house for rent in Colorado Springs

2423 E Saint Vrain #1

2423 E Saint Vrain St #1, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

1 bed

1 bath

$650

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

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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 $1,850 per month as of September 26, 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 increased by 2% since last year.

How does Colorado Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Colorado Springs is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Colorado Springs?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Colorado Springs are Divine Redeemer ($1,195/mo), Park Hill ($1,213/mo), and Old Colorado City ($1,449/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 $74,000/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?

December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Colorado Springs, with the least competition from other renters and lower demand relative to available inventory. April sees the highest competition and demand, while August typically has the highest rents compared to April's lowest prices.

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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