
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Colorado Springs Neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO from $500 (67 Rentals)
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225 E Brookside St

942 E Las Animas St, Unit Cabin

Rosewood Apartments

214 S Wahsatch Ave

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Sienna Place

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Jasmine Springs

Tamarac

315 May Dr

Artspace Colorado Springs
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423 N Wahsatch Ave, Unit 6

Applewood Apartments

Prospect Park

The Village at Homewood Point

604 N Weber St, Unit 7

311 May Dr

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Sumner House

Experience at Epicenter

319-321 E Brookside St, Unit 22

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1118 E Platte Ave

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Chateau

The Bonfoy Apartments

211 Swope Ave

427-431 E Bijou St

Meadows Pointe Apartments

SMI Sapphire Springs, LLC

815 N Nevada Ave

1505 E Kiowa St

Southgate Commons
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618 N Weber St

1411 S Corona Ave

Park Bonfoy

Hillside Pointe Apartments

Parkmoor Apartments

Ivywild Flats

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Brookside Apartments

Ivy at Cheyenne Creek

608 N Nevada Ave
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1602 S Wahsatch Ave

616 N Weber St

306 N Cascade Ave

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Hearthstone Inn Apartments

Kalo Ivywild

2119 Preuss Rd

33 W Willamette Ave

828 1/2 E Cache La Poudre St
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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 | $1,625 | $800 | $2,800 |
| Downtown Colorado Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $789 | $3,798 |
| Downtown Colorado Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $849 | $4,290 |
| Downtown Colorado Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,979 | $1,400 | $4,058 |
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There are currently 67 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 1 Bed unit found at BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS priced from $795. Southgate Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Downtown Colorado Springs apartments for rent in Colorado Springs, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Southgate Commons | 1 Bedroom - No Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $849 |
| Sienna Place | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| Jasmine Springs | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Tamarac | 2x1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $943 |
| Artspace Colorado Springs | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Kalo Ivywild | KaloUnity | Studio,1BA | $956 |
| Applewood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
| Prospect Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Colorado Springs, CO
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Colorado Springs area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2x2 50% Model at Shooks Run in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,205. 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 50% | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Artspace Colorado Springs | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Jasmine Springs | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Village at Homewood Point | 2x1 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Sienna Place | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Homewood Point Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Tamarac | 2x1 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Prospect Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Colorado Springs?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Colorado Springs is BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Downtown Colorado Springs costs $1,729.
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 26 regular apartments in Downtown Colorado Springs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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