Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Pueblo, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Pueblo, CO rent slipped 10.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $99 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Pueblo sits 36.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in Colorado with 210 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Pueblo rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $885/month, and 2-bedrooms for around $1,199/month. Houses rent for $1,375/month while apartments are more affordable at $995/month, reflecting the city's inventory split.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    University neighborhood rents fell 52.9% year over year to $1,200/month across 23 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 10.8%. Sunnyheights also cooled with a 51.4% drop to $1,070/month, showing localized softness in these areas.

Median rent

Median rent in Pueblo

$1,200/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pueblo is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pueblo

210

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pueblo rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pueblo, CO

Average rent prices in Pueblo have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 Pueblo, CO

Rent prices in Pueblo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pueblo is $995, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Pueblo run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$750

1%

18%

1 bedroom

$885

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,199

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,575

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,147

5%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$885

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,147

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pueblo, 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 Pueblo, CO compare to other cities?

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

Pueblo

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pueblo, CO is equal to the median rent in Cascade Chipita Park, CO.

Cost of living in Pueblo, 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 & Services5% lower
Groceries1% lower
Health4% higher
Housing18% lower
Transportation10% lower
Utilities5% lower

Discover rentals in Pueblo, CO

949-5 NT Pendragon 431 - 431 1/2 W. Grant Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.4

Very good

949-5 NT Pendragon 431 - 431 1/2 W. Grant Avenue

431 W Grant Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
326 W Routt Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mesa Junction condo for rent in Pueblo

2 beds

1 bath

$925

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
420 W 10th St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Downtown Pueblo apartment for rent in Pueblo

2 beds

1 bath

$950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
1715 Oakshire Ln #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Belmont apartment for rent in Pueblo

2 beds

1.5 baths

$950

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

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Frequently asked questions for Pueblo, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Pueblo rental market.

How much is rent in Pueblo?

The average rent in Pueblo is $1,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pueblo?

Average rent prices in Pueblo have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Pueblo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pueblo is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pueblo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pueblo are Downtown Pueblo ($950/mo), State Fair ($997/mo), and Mesa Junction ($1,075/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pueblo?

To comfortably afford rent in Pueblo, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Pueblo?

May offers the lowest rents in Pueblo, with approximately 5.3% savings compared to November's peak pricing. December also presents good opportunities with reduced competition among renters.

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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