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# Average Rent in Colorado Springs CO by Unit Size, 2026
- URL: https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-colorado-springs-co/
- Published: 2026-10-13T05:46:09.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-13T14:04:02.000Z
- Description: Average rent in Colorado Springs depends on the source, the unit size and the neighborhood. This guide sets out the published figures and what they mean for your budget.
- Author: Housing Ledger Editorial
- Tags: Colorado Springs, rent, rental market, #gce-2bd26e53

Across all bedrooms and property types, Zillow puts the average rent in Colorado Springs at $1,975 a month [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/colorado-springs-co/?ref=josetijam.com). Because that figure covers every unit size and property type, treat it as a citywide benchmark rather than the price you will see for a typical apartment. Learn more in [Average Rent in Eugene OR: Prices by Unit Size and Source](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-eugene-or/).

Apartments.com reports $1,317 a month, which is 21% below its national average of $1,667 [\[2\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/colorado-springs-co/?ref=josetijam.com). For a renter, that gap means Colorado Springs apartments cost noticeably less than the typical U.S. unit on that measure.

Rent.com puts 2026 apartment averages between $1,641 and $2,268 a month [\[3\]](https://www.rent.com/colorado/colorado-springs-apartments/rent-trends?ref=josetijam.com). The spread is wide, so the unit size you rent matters more than any single average. Related reading: [Average Rent in Ann Arbor MI: What the 2026 Figures Mean](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-ann-arbor-mi/).

## How much does rent change by number of bedrooms?

Bedroom count is the clearest driver of rent in the Colorado Springs figures available, and each step up costs more. A one-bedroom unit averaged $1,450 in Q1 2025 [\[4\]](https://blog.rentalbeast.com/post/colorado-springs-q1-2025-market-report?ref=josetijam.com). That is the starting point if you live alone or with one other adult, so pick the smallest size that fits your household and compare rents for that size.

One-bedroom units rose slightly in that quarter, so the average was moving up. Two-bedroom units held steady at $1,675 over the same period [\[4\]](https://blog.rentalbeast.com/post/colorado-springs-q1-2025-market-report?ref=josetijam.com). A two-bedroom suits a couple who need a second room for a guest, a child or a home office.

Three-bedroom units rose to $2,045 in Q1 2025 [\[4\]](https://blog.rentalbeast.com/post/colorado-springs-q1-2025-market-report?ref=josetijam.com). That is the highest average in the report, and it is the figure to use if you need room for a larger family.

### Average rent by bedroom count

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The three averages show the same pattern: a larger unit costs more at every step. The jump from two to three bedrooms is larger than the jump from one to two [\[4\]](https://blog.rentalbeast.com/post/colorado-springs-q1-2025-market-report?ref=josetijam.com).

A later figure comes from a different source. Rent.com shows a 2026 average of $2,268 for a two-bedroom apartment [\[3\]](https://www.rent.com/colorado/colorado-springs-apartments/rent-trends?ref=josetijam.com).

![Bright two-bedroom apartment living room with a gray sofa, wooden floors, and a large window letting in afternoon light.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=two-bedroom%20apartment%20living%20room%20with%20sunlit%20window%20and%20sofa&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4)

## Which Colorado Springs neighborhoods cost more or less?

Downtown Colorado Springs has the highest average apartment rent of the neighborhoods listed, at $1,817 a month [\[5\]](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rents-in-colorado-springs-co?ref=josetijam.com). Pikes Peak Park has the lowest, at $1,042 a month [\[5\]](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rents-in-colorado-springs-co?ref=josetijam.com). Vista Grande and Garden Ranch fall between them, at $1,456 and $1,441 a month [\[5\]](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rents-in-colorado-springs-co?ref=josetijam.com).

These are averages from a Q1 2025 report, so they describe the first quarter of 2025 [\[5\]](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rents-in-colorado-springs-co?ref=josetijam.com). Each figure is for a whole neighborhood, not a specific building, so use it to compare areas rather than to price one apartment.

### How wide is the gap?

The gap between Downtown and Pikes Peak Park is $775 a month [\[5\]](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rents-in-colorado-springs-co?ref=josetijam.com).

That is the widest gap on the list.

### Matching neighborhoods to your budget

Start with the monthly rent you can afford. Downtown's average of $1,817 is $717 above that figure [\[5\]](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rents-in-colorado-springs-co?ref=josetijam.com).

Their averages sit almost exactly at that level [\[5\]](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rents-in-colorado-springs-co?ref=josetijam.com). A listing priced well above or below both is worth a closer look.

### Using averages to narrow your search

Pick two or three neighborhoods whose averages fit your budget, then compare the specific listings you find in each. A neighborhood average shows where rents tend to sit, but it does not set the price of any one unit. Use it to decide where to look first.

![Quiet residential street of single-family homes and green lawns, with foothills rising in the distance under blue sky.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=suburban%20neighborhood%20with%20houses%20and%20mountain%20view%20in%20Colorado%20Springs&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4)

## Why do the rent figures from different sources not match?

Most gaps between Colorado Springs rent figures come from what each one measures and when it was collected. Two numbers that seem to conflict can both be accurate for different questions.

### Different unit mix

Zillow's figure covers all bedrooms and all property types [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/colorado-springs-co/?ref=josetijam.com). Studios, one-bedroom apartments, three-bedroom homes and everything in between feed into one average. That makes it a measure of the whole rental market, not of the unit you are looking for. If you need a two-bedroom apartment, a citywide average that mixes in every size will not match your search.

Property type matters too. A figure that counts single-family homes alongside apartments describes a different group of rentals than one limited to apartment buildings.

### Different dates

Apartments.com's figure is dated November 2025 and is quoted by Steadily in 2026 [\[6\]](https://www.steadily.com/blog/average-rent-colorado-springs?ref=josetijam.com). An older number can still show a general level, but it does not show what units are renting for today. Use the collection date to judge how much weight a figure deserves.

### Prices move through the year

Colorado Springs rental prices, vacancy rates, and rental demand all shift throughout the year [\[7\]](https://springshomesforrent.com/colorado-springs-rental-market/?ref=josetijam.com). A figure from one month can differ from a figure from another month without either one being wrong. If you compare a summer number with a winter number, part of the gap may be timing rather than a real difference.

### Sorting out two figures

When two numbers differ, ask three questions: which unit sizes are counted, which property types are included, and when was the data collected? Once you have those answers, you can tell whether the figures measure the same thing. Start with the figure that matches your unit size, property type and recent months.

## What do these figures mean for your budget?

Start with the unit size you need, not the citywide average. A citywide figure mixes every property type and bedroom count, so it rarely matches the place you will actually rent. Price the unit you plan to rent and build your budget from that number.

Say you need a second bedroom for a home office. Look at two-bedroom listings directly and set your budget from them, not from a one-bedroom figure. Mixing unit sizes makes a budget too low for the home you want.

### Compare neighborhood figures with current listings

Neighborhood averages show which parts of the city run higher or lower. Rentometer's neighborhood figures are for Q1 2025 [\[5\]](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rents-in-colorado-springs-co?ref=josetijam.com). Because that is a past quarter, treat them as a reference point rather than today's price.

Before you set a number, look at current listings in each neighborhood on your shortlist, filtered to your unit size. The current listings show what landlords ask now, and the older average shows how the area priced units earlier. Use both together.

### Read every figure as an average for its period

An average describes a group of rentals over a set period. It is not a quote for one apartment. A unit with a fresh renovation, a longer lease, or no parking can price well away from the average in either direction.

Use the average as a baseline. Then set your budget against the specific units you would actually consider, and leave room for the one that costs more than the middle of the market.

## What is the takeaway on Colorado Springs rent?

Colorado Springs does not have one average rent. Published averages run from about $1,317 to $1,975 a month, depending on the source and what it counts [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/colorado-springs-co/?ref=josetijam.com)[\[2\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/colorado-springs-co/?ref=josetijam.com). Because the scope differs, a single headline number can mislead you when you set a budget.

Bedroom count and neighborhood move your price more than the citywide average suggests. In Q1 2025, one-bedroom units averaged $1,450 and three-bedroom units $2,045 [\[4\]](https://blog.rentalbeast.com/post/colorado-springs-q1-2025-market-report?ref=josetijam.com). Neighborhood averages ran from $1,042 in Pikes Peak Park to $1,817 Downtown over the same period [\[5\]](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rents-in-colorado-springs-co?ref=josetijam.com). Start with the unit size you need, and compare it with current listings in your target area.

## Sources

1. [Average Rental Price in Colorado Springs, CO](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/colorado-springs-co/?ref=josetijam.com)
2. [Average Rent in Colorado Springs, CO](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/colorado-springs-co/?ref=josetijam.com)
3. [Rental market trends in Colorado Springs, CO](https://www.rent.com/colorado/colorado-springs-apartments/rent-trends?ref=josetijam.com)
4. [Colorado Springs' Q1 2025 Market Report](https://blog.rentalbeast.com/post/colorado-springs-q1-2025-market-report?ref=josetijam.com)
5. [Average Rent in Colorado Springs (Q1 2025)](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rents-in-colorado-springs-co?ref=josetijam.com)
6. [What's The Average Rent In Colorado Springs, CO - 2026](https://www.steadily.com/blog/average-rent-colorado-springs?ref=josetijam.com)
7. [Colorado Springs Rental Market](https://springshomesforrent.com/colorado-springs-rental-market/?ref=josetijam.com)