
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Colorado Springs Neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO from $500 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Colorado Springs area of Colorado Springs.


942 E Las Animas St, Unit Cabin

325 May Dr

Rosewood Apartments

Applewood Apartments

214 S Wahsatch Ave

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Sienna Place

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Jasmine Springs

Union Blvd Apartments

Tamarac
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Artspace Colorado Springs

Prospect Park

519 S El Paso St

The Village at Homewood Point

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Sumner House

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1015 Iowa Ave, Unit 3

1719 E Kiowa St, Unit 1721 E. Kiowa St.

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Experience at Epicenter

319-321 E Brookside St, Unit 31

26 W Rio Grande St
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VIM

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Chateau

The Bonfoy Apartments

427-431 E Bijou St

Meadows Pointe Apartments

815 N Nevada Ave

1505 E Kiowa St

SMI Sapphire Springs, LLC

618 N Weber St

Park Bonfoy
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Hillside Pointe Apartments

1411 S Corona Ave

Southgate Commons

BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS

Parkmoor Apartments

Ivywild Flats

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Brookside Apartments

Ivy at Cheyenne Creek

1602 S Wahsatch Ave
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608 N Nevada Ave

616 N Weber St

306 N Cascade Ave

May Drive Apartments

Hearthstone Inn Apartments

Kalo Ivywild

2119 Preuss Rd

Cascade Park

Bonfoy Apartments

Wyndam Place Senior Residence
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Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Colorado Springs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Colorado Springs Studio Apartments | $1,614 | $800 | $2,800 |
| Downtown Colorado Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $795 | $3,798 |
| Downtown Colorado Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $849 | $4,268 |
| Downtown Colorado Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,737 | $1,500 | $4,055 |
| Downtown Colorado Springs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Colorado Springs Neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Colorado Springs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Colorado Springs area of Colorado Springs, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at Rosewood Apartments priced from $849. Applewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Colorado Springs apartments for rent in Colorado Springs, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $849 |
| Applewood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Sienna Place | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| Jasmine Springs | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Union Blvd Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $929 |
| Tamarac | 2x1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $943 |
| Artspace Colorado Springs | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Prospect Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Village at Homewood Point | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,002 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Colorado Springs, CO
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Colorado Springs area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2x2 60% Model at Shooks Run in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,467. The second greatest value Downtown Colorado Springs apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Rosewood Apartments starting at $849 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Memorial Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Colorado Springs apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shooks Run | 2x2 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Union Blvd Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Wyndam Place Senior Residence | WCS2 2x1 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Jasmine Springs | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Sienna Place | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Kalo Ivywild | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Weidenhaft Mitchell Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Prospect Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Colorado Springs Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Colorado Springs?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Colorado Springs is under $1,002.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Colorado Springs?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Colorado Springs is Applewood Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown Colorado Springs costs $3,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 36 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Colorado Springs?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Colorado Springs have an average cost of $266 which is $3,534 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Colorado Springs.
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