Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO from $500 (53 Rentals)

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property at 225 E Brookside St

$805 - $1,105

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$805

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225 E Brookside St

Colorado SpringsCO80905
property at 214 S Wahsatch Ave

$875

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$875

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$875

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214 S Wahsatch Ave

Colorado SpringsCO80903
property at 403 N Wahsatch Ave

$750 - $900

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403 N Wahsatch Ave

Colorado SpringsCO80903

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property at 732 N Royer St

$950

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$950

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732 N Royer St

Colorado SpringsCO80903
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$970 - $2,791
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322 E Vermijo AveColorado Springs, CO 80903
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property at 1810 Woodburn St

$995 - $1,400

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1810 Woodburn St

Colorado SpringsCO80906
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Sumner House
$1,186 - $1,519
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$1,186 - $1,519

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Sumner House

335 Victoria stColorado Springs, CO 80903
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The Bonfoy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bonfoy Apartments

112 Bonfoy AveColorado Springs, CO 80909
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Meadows Pointe Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadows Pointe Apartments

233 E Arvada StColorado Springs, CO 80905
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SMI Sapphire Springs, LLC
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SMI Sapphire Springs, LLC

221-225 E Brookside StColorado Springs, CO 80905
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1505 E Kiowa St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1505 E Kiowa St

1505-1511 E Kiowa StColorado Springs, CO 80909
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Southgate Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate Commons

215-233 E Arvada StColorado Springs, CO 80905
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618 N Weber St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

618 N Weber St

618 N Weber StColorado Springs, CO 80903
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Park Bonfoy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Bonfoy

129 Bonfoy AveColorado Springs, CO 80909

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Applewood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Applewood Apartments

505 E Arvada StColorado Springs, CO 80905
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Parkmoor Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkmoor Apartments

1117-1125 E Saint Vrain StColorado Springs, CO 80903
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Ivywild Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivywild Flats

316 E BrooksideColorado Springs, CO 80905
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Brookside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Apartments

418-432 E Brookside StColorado Springs, CO 80905
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1602 S Wahsatch Ave
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1602 S Wahsatch Ave

1602 S Wahsatch AveColorado Springs, CO 80905
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608 N Nevada Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

608 N Nevada Ave

608 N Nevada AveColorado Springs, CO 80903
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616 N Weber St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

616 N Weber St

616 N Weber StColorado Springs, CO 80903
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306 N Cascade Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

306 N Cascade Ave

306 N Cascade AveColorado Springs, CO 80903

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Kalo Ivywild
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kalo Ivywild

402 Crestone LnColorado Springs, CO 80905
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Jasmine Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jasmine Springs

425-431 E Willamette AveColorado Springs, CO 80903
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Cascade Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Park

624 N Cascade AveColorado Springs, CO 80903
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Bonfoy Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bonfoy Apartments

110 Bonfoy AveColorado Springs, CO 80909
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833 E Platte Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

833 E Platte Ave

833 E Platte AveColorado Springs, CO 80903
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Glenpond Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenpond Apartments

1702 Lorraine StColorado Springs, CO 80905

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Downtown, Colorado Springs, CO Local Guide

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 $725. Sienna Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Colorado Springs, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southgate Commons1 Bedroom - No Balcony1BR,1BA$725
Sienna Place1X11BR,1BA$799
Park BonfoyS1Studio,1BA$799
Rosewood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$849
BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Downtown Studio Apartment for rent0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
The Village at Homewood Point2x1 40%2BR,1BA$922
Tamarac2x1 40%2BR,1BA$922
Union Blvd Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$929
Kalo IvywildKaloUnityStudio,1BA$956

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CO

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2x2 60% Model at Shooks Run in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,428. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shooks Run2x2 60%2BR,2BA$1.43
Union Blvd Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.03
Rosewood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.94
845 E Cucharras St, Unit 845845 E Cucharras St3BR,1BA$1.41
Jasmine Springs2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Sienna Place2X12BR,1BA$1.30
Wyndam Place Senior Colorado SpringsWCS2 1x1 50%1BR,1BA$1.48
Prospect Park1x11BR,1BA$1.58
The Village at Homewood Point1x1 50%1BR,1BA$1.69
Southgate Commons1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.37

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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 $956.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Southgate Commons which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $4,086.

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 75 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 $290 which is $3,796 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.

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