
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO from $500 (75 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Colorado Springs.


325 May Dr

Rosewood Apartments

Jasmine Springs

Applewood Apartments

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Sienna Place

214 S Wahsatch Ave

Union Blvd Apartments

Tamarac

20 N Corona St
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Artspace Colorado Springs

Prospect Park

The Village at Homewood Point

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Sumner House

519 S El Paso St

225 E Brookside St

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VIM

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Experience at Epicenter

912 S Cascade Ave

430 W Pikes Peak Ave
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423 N Wahsatch Ave, Unit 4

319-321 E Brookside St, Unit 31

26 W Rio Grande St

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Chateau

2101 E Willamette Ave

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532 CO

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Ensley

903 Boggs Pl, Unit A

814 E Cimarron St, Unit 1

1203 E Rio Grande St
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943 E Las Animas St, Unit 1973-03

118 E Brookside St

The Bonfoy Apartments

Meadows Pointe Apartments

SMI Sapphire Springs, LLC

1505 E Kiowa St

815 N Nevada Ave

618 N Weber St

Park Bonfoy

Southgate Commons
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Hillside Pointe Apartments

1411 S Corona Ave

BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS

Parkmoor Apartments

427-431 E Bijou St

Midtown Apartments

Ivywild Flats

Brookside Apartments

608 N Nevada Ave

1602 S Wahsatch Ave
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Downtown, Colorado Springs, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,611 | $800 | $2,800 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $829 | $3,798 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,304 | $849 | $4,268 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,899 | $1,313 | $4,345 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 75 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Colorado Springs, CO is a Studio unit found at Park Bonfoy priced from $799. Rosewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Colorado Springs, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Bonfoy | S1 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $849 |
| BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Jasmine Springs | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Sienna Place | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $853 |
| Union Blvd Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $929 |
| Tamarac | 2x1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $943 |
| Artspace Colorado Springs | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Kalo Ivywild | KaloUnity | Studio,1BA | $956 |
| Prospect Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CO
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Union Blvd Apartments starting at $929 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Memorial Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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 |
| Union Blvd Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Wyndam Place Senior Residence | WCS2 2x1 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Jasmine Springs | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Sienna Place | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Weidenhaft Mitchell Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Prospect Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Village at Homewood Point | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown, Colorado Springs, and the greater Colorado Springs area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 46 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $248 which is $3,552 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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