
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO from $500 (75 Rentals)
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Sienna Place

Rosewood Apartments

BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS

942 E Las Animas St, Unit Cabin

214 S Wahsatch Ave

732 N Royer St

1523 S Fountain St

Tamarac

Union Blvd Apartments
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The Village at Homewood Point

319 E Brookside St, Unit 15

Prospect Park

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Sumner House

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532 CO

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The Plaza at Pikes Peak

Artspace Colorado Springs

630 E Boulder St

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Experience at Epicenter

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Chateau

430 W Pikes Peak Ave

903 Boggs Pl, Unit A

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Boulder Crescent

814 E Cimarron St, Unit 1

1810 Woodburn St

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22 Spruce

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Mae on Cascade

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Fiona

1916 E Monument St
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118 E Brookside St

1628 S Cascade Ave

The Bonfoy Apartments

427-431 E Bijou St

Meadows Pointe Apartments

SMI Sapphire Springs, LLC

1505 E Kiowa St

Southgate Commons

618 N Weber St

815 N Nevada Ave
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Ivywild Flats

732 S Royer St

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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 | $1,569 | $850 | $2,800 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $800 | $3,796 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,420 | $849 | $4,268 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $1,313 | $4,625 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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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 Southgate Commons priced from $715. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Commons | 1 Bedroom - No Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $849 |
| BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Tamarac | 2x1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $908 |
| Jasmine Springs | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Union Blvd Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $929 |
| Kalo Ivywild | KaloUnity | Studio,1BA | $956 |
| The Village at Homewood Point | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $966 |
| Cascade Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Prospect Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CO
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2x2 60% Model at Shooks Run in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,414. 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 | $1.42 |
| Union Blvd Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Jasmine Springs | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Park Bonfoy | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Tamarac | 2x1 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Prospect Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Village at Homewood Point | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Southgate Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 Southgate Commons which is listed at $715, 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 71 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 $316 which is $3,484 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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A Local Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Colorado Springs, CO
Written by: Darla Ferrara
Just the name Colorado Springs makes me think of home. I’m Darla, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Colorado Springs, CO.

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