
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO from $500 (82 Rentals)
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225 E Brookside St

514 Warren Ave

942 E Las Animas St

Rosewood Apartments

214 S Wahsatch Ave

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Sienna Place

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Jasmine Springs

Union Blvd Apartments

315 May Dr
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Tamarac

Artspace Colorado Springs

423 N Wahsatch Ave, Unit 6

Applewood Apartments

Prospect Park

The Village at Homewood Point

329 E Dale St

604 N Weber St, Unit 7

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Sumner House

319-321 E Brookside St, Unit 17
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Ensley

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Experience at Epicenter

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VIM

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532 CO

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Chateau

1118 E Platte Ave

1920 E Yampa St, Unit 1

637 E Willamette Ave, Unit 3

814 E Cimarron St, Unit 1
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The Plaza at Pikes Peak

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333 ECO

702-704 Bonfoy Ave

812 S Foote Ave

625-625 E Monument St

943 E Las Animas St

612 E Las Animas St

The Bonfoy Apartments

211 Swope Ave

427-431 E Bijou St
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Meadows Pointe Apartments

SMI Sapphire Springs, LLC

815 N Nevada Ave

1505 E Kiowa St

618 N Weber St

Park Bonfoy

1411 S Corona Ave

Hillside Pointe Apartments

Southgate Commons

Parkmoor Apartments
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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 | $1,608 | $800 | $2,800 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $795 | $3,798 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $849 | $4,290 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,910 | $1,400 | $3,892 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 82 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 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 $849. Here are the most affordable Downtown 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 | $849 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $849 |
| Sienna Place | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
| 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 |
| Kalo Ivywild | KaloUnity | Studio,1BA | $956 |
| Applewood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CO
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Union Blvd Apartments in the in the Memorial Park neighborhood starting from $929. The second greatest value Downtown 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Blvd Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 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 |
| Tamarac | 2x1 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 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 | $1.59 |
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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 $989.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS which is listed at $795, 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 27 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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