Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Citadel Neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO from $500 (102 Rentals)

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property at 4260 McPherson Ave

$595 - $690

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$595 - $690

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4260 McPherson Ave

Colorado SpringsCO80909
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Pine Crest
$799 - $1,500
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Pine Crest

3734 E La Salle StColorado Springs, CO 80909
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Fir Tree
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$799 - $1,150
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Fir Tree

3835 Radiant DrColorado Springs, CO 80917
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Fountain Oaks Apartments
$812 - $1,090
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$772 - $1,050
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$812 - $1,090
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Fountain Oaks Apartments

2610-2614 E Fountain BlvdColorado Springs, CO 80910
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Autumn Lane Apartments
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$830 - $1,385
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$820 - $1,375
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Autumn Lane Apartments

2910-2920 E Bijou StColorado Springs, CO 80909
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Oakridge on the Green
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$852 - $1,716
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$841 - $1,705
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$11

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$852 - $1,716
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Oakridge on the Green

801-809 S Circle DrColorado Springs, CO 80910
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property at 1606 McKay Way

$900

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1606 McKay Way

Colorado SpringsCO80915
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Fairway Valley Apartments
$900 - $1,250
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Fairway Valley Apartments

3603 Airport RdColorado Springs, CO 80910
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Westview Apartments
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$910 - $1,345
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$900 - $1,335
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Westview Apartments

223 University DrColorado Springs, CO 80910
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The Park at Whispering Pines
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$950 - $1,075
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$950 - $1,075

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$950 - $1,075
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The Park at Whispering Pines

3030 E Fountain BlvdColorado Springs, CO 80910
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property at 335 Ruskin Dr

$950

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$950

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$950

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335 Ruskin Dr

Colorado SpringsCO80910
property at 5540 Bowden Loop

$963

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$963

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5540 Bowden Loop

Colorado SpringsCO80915
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Aspire Colorado Springs
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$966 - $1,307
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$942 - $1,283
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Aspire Colorado Springs

620 N Murray BlvdColorado Springs, CO 80915
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Devonshire Square
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$990 - $1,219
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$974 - $1,203
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Devonshire Square

2770 E Uintah StColorado Springs, CO 80909
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Emory
$999
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Emory

930-940 N Murray BlvdColorado Springs, CO 80915
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Cottages at Chapel Heights
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$1,032 - $3,279
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$979 - $3,226
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Cottages at Chapel Heights

830 Cana GrvColorado Springs, CO 80916
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property at 4060 Airport Rd

$1,050

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$1,050

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4060 Airport Rd

Colorado SpringsCO80910
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Cottages at Jetwing
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$1,053 - $3,271
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$1,007 - $3,225
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Cottages at Jetwing

991 Ibsen VwColorado Springs, CO 80916
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property at 321 Bonnie Ct

$1,095

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$1,095

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321 Bonnie Ct

Colorado SpringsCO80916

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The Citadel, Colorado Springs, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Citadel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Citadel area of Colorado Springs, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Pinewood Apartments priced from $695. The Montelena has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable The Citadel apartments for rent in Colorado Springs, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinewood Apartments520 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
The MontelenaStudioStudio,1BA$749
Gardens at Hidden Creek ApartmentsStudio 1Studio,1BA$750
Kalo SpringsKaloSolo1BR,1BA$775
Central HeightsA11BR,1BA$789
Kalo LelarayKaloSolo1BR,1BA$795
Pikes Place on San MiguelS1Studio,1BA$799
Fir TreeA21BR,1BA$799
Mountain Pointe ApartmentsSpacious one-bedroom apartment available NOW at...1BR,1BA$799
Kalo Four SeasonsKaloSolo1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Citadel, CO

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Citadel area is the $1.32 price per square foot Birksdale Model at Pikes Peak Heights in the in the Eastborough neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value The Citadel apartment is the 3BR/2BA - C2 Model at Aviator Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Knob Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Citadel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pikes Peak HeightsBirksdale4BR,2.5BA$1.32
Aviator Apartments3BR/2BA - C23BR,2BA$1.25
Regal Estates1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.96
Pine CrestB22BR,1BA$1.31
Union Blvd Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.03
Rosewood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.94
Stone Canyon2BD, 1BTH2BR,1BA$1.19
The Park at Whispering Pines1X1 Fully Remodel1BR,1BA$1.28
Kalo SpringsKaloSolo1BR,1BA$1.29
Mountain Pointe ApartmentsSpacious one-bedroom apartment available NOW at...1BR,1BA$1.33

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of 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 The Citadel Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Citadel?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Citadel is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Citadel?

The cheapest apartment in The Citadel is Pinewood Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in The Citadel costs $2,745.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Citadel?

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 29 regular apartments in The Citadel that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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