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225 E Brookside St

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3603 Airport RdColorado Springs, CO 80910
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Colorado Springs, CO

Pricing Updated: 02/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Colorado Springs, CO area range in price from $588 to $6,140 with an overall median price of $2,295. The three Colorado Springs neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Shooks Run at $995, Fountain Valley at $1,036, and Patty Jewett at $995. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Colorado Springs Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Shooks Run$995$9951
Fountain Valley$1,036$1,0361
Patty Jewett$1,124$9957
Divine Redeemer$1,199$77344
Pulpit Rock$1,543$922179
Garden Ranch$1,580$91869
Northeast Colorado Springs$1,580$91864
Spring Creek$1,600$75040
Oak Valley Ranch$1,624$1,6002
Peregrine$1,624$1,6002

Cheapest Available Colorado Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Colorado Springs, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at Bentley Commons in the Southborough neighborhood priced from $588. Park at Penrose Apartments in the Village Seven neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $747. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Colorado Springs apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bentley CommonsOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$588
Park at Penrose Apartments1x11BR,1BA$747
Southgate Commons0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$749
Summit Creek ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$750
11 West | Student HousingThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$750
Ascent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$756
Shooks Run1x1 40%1BR,1BA$768
Airlan ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$773
Kalo Rustic HillsKaloSolo1BR,1BA$775
Incline ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$789

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colorado Springs, CO

As of February 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colorado Springs area is the $1.07 price per square foot $700 off Move In Total - Waived Application Fee... Model at The Townhouse Apartments in the in the Spring Creek neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Colorado Springs apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Welcome to Lazy Days Mobile Home Village! starting at $1,450 with a $1.04 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Colorado Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Townhouse Apartments$700 off Move In Total - Waived Application Fee...2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Welcome to Lazy Days Mobile Home Village!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.04
1112 N Wahsatch Ave, Unit B1112 N Wahsatch Ave2BR,1BA$0.81
The Creek at Cottonwood Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$1.10
11 West | Student HousingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
Regal Estates1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.96
The Lofts at Rock Vue2/1.5 Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Union Blvd Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.03
Rosewood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.94
Shooks Run1x1 40%1BR,1BA$1.08

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Colorado Springs Overview

There is a good reason US News, World Report, among others have rated Colorado Springs as one of the best places to live in the US. With an abundance of outdoor activities and booming city life, it is no wonder people want to call this place home. And the apartments in Colorado Springs reflect this great city’s beautiful scenery.

Why live in Colorado Springs, CO?

There are many reasons to want to live in Colorado Springs. First of all, the weather is beautiful and sunny for most of the year. If you enjoy getting outside, this is the place you want to be. You can live fairly close to major ski resorts without the high cost of living associated with them. And the skyline is beautiful with its view of the majestic Rockies. There are also some very practical reasons to love this city including low unemployment and lower than average commute time. In fact, US News recently ranked it as the #5 best place to live based on its quality of life and job market.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colorado Springs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Colorado Springs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Colorado Springs is under $789.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colorado Springs?

The cheapest apartment in Colorado Springs is Park at Penrose Apartments which is listed at $747, while the average apartment in Colorado Springs costs $2,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colorado Springs?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2,775 regular apartments in Colorado Springs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Colorado Springs?

Cheap apartments in Colorado Springs have an average cost of $504 which is $1,791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colorado Springs.

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