
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Citadel Neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO from $500 (127 Rentals)
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2423 E Saint Vrain St

2423 E St Vrain St, Unit #3

Pinewood Apartments

4470 E Pikes Peak Ave

4490 E Pikes Peak Ave

4450 E Pikes Peak Ave

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Pine Crest

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Pikes Place on San Miguel

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Fir Tree
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The Lofts at Rock Vue

2051 N Academy Blvd, Unit Room 2

Regal Estates

3960 Galley Rd

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Autumn Lane Apartments

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Oakridge on the Green

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The Montelena

Rosewood Apartments

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Lincoln Springs

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Gardens at Hidden Creek Apartments
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4943 Leland Point

4480 E Pikes Peak Ave

4410 E Pikes Peak Ave

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Airlan Arms

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Peak View

335 Ruskin Dr

Ascent Apartments

Penrose Plaza

Peak 4420 on E Pikes Peak

Orchid Flats
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Oakwood Bend

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Aspire Colorado Springs

Mountain Pointe Apartments

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Fairway Valley Apartments

1017 Delaware Dr, Unit 2

1606 McKay Way

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Emory

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Westview Apartments

Mason Manor Apartments

Union Blvd Apartments
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Mountain Ridge

Citadel Village Apartments

Birchwood Village

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Stone Canyon

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The Park at Whispering Pines

Prospect Park

1120 Yuma St

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The Carlson Apartments

321 Bonnie Ct

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Fountain Oaks Apartments
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The Citadel, Colorado Springs, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Citadel?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel Studio Apartments | $898 | $760 | $1,730 |
| The Citadel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,076 | $650 | $1,850 |
| The Citadel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $849 | $3,500 |
| The Citadel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $1,199 | $3,298 |
| The Citadel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $2,395 | $2,916 |
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There are currently 127 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Citadel Neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO.
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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. 902 Teal Ct has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $714. Here are the most affordable The Citadel apartments for rent in Colorado Springs, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Apartments | 520 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 902 Teal Ct | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $714 |
| Kalo Four Seasons | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Kalo Lelaray | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Central Heights | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Hills | S1 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Pikes Place on San Miguel | S1 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Kalo Rustic Hills | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Pine Crest | ST2 | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| Oakridge on the Green | Ashcroft - C Grade | 1BR,1BA | $831 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Citadel, CO
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Citadel area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3BR/1BA - C1 Model at Aviator Apartments in the in the Knob Hill neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value The Citadel apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Regal Estates starting at $859 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Eastborough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Citadel apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator Apartments | 3BR/1BA - C1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Regal Estates | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Union Blvd Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Kalo Springs | KaloDuo-Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Stone Canyon | 2BD, 1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Pine Crest | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Aspire Colorado Springs | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Mountain Pointe Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 902 Teal Ct | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Best Local Schools in The Citadel, Colorado Springs, CO
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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 $831.
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 $2,982.
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 20 regular apartments in The Citadel 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 The Citadel?
Cheap apartments in The Citadel have an average cost of $238 which is $2,744 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Citadel.
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