
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Citadel Neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO from $500 (102 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Citadel area of Colorado Springs.


2013 Whitman Rd

1214 N Murray Blvd

Pinewood Apartments

The Montelena

The Lofts at Rock Vue

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Gardens at Hidden Creek Apartments

Mountain Pointe Apartments

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Pine Crest

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Fir Tree
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The Carlson Apartments

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Pikes Place on San Miguel

Airlan Arms

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Fountain Oaks Apartments

Regal Estates

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Autumn Lane Apartments

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Lincoln Springs (OLD)

Rosewood Apartments

BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS

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Oakridge on the Green
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Ascent Apartments

Penrose Plaza

Peak 4420 on E Pikes Peak

1523 S Fountain St

1606 McKay Way

Citadel Village Apartments

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Fairway Valley Apartments

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Westview Apartments

Windmill Apartments

Mason Manor Apartments
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Union Blvd Apartments

Mountain Ridge

Peak View

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The Park at Whispering Pines

Birchwood Village

Stone Canyon

335 Ruskin Dr

5540 Bowden Loop

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Aspire Colorado Springs

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Devonshire Square
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Esperanza Village Apartments

Emory

330 Vehr Dr

The Montecito Apartments

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Cottages at Chapel Heights

4060 Airport Rd

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Cottages at Jetwing

Parc at Prairie Grass

321 Bonnie Ct
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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 | $903 | $749 | $1,669 |
| The Citadel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $695 | $1,995 |
| The Citadel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $849 | $2,373 |
| The Citadel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $1,313 | $3,835 |
| The Citadel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $2,300 | $2,770 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Apartments | 520 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| The Montelena | Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Gardens at Hidden Creek Apartments | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Kalo Springs | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Central Heights | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Kalo Lelaray | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Pikes Place on San Miguel | S1 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Fir Tree | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Mountain Pointe Apartments | Spacious one-bedroom apartment available NOW at... | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Kalo Four Seasons | KaloSolo | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Heights | Birksdale | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| Aviator Apartments | 3BR/2BA - C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Regal Estates | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Pine Crest | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Union Blvd Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Stone Canyon | 2BD, 1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Park at Whispering Pines | 1X1 Fully Remodel | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Kalo Springs | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Mountain Pointe Apartments | Spacious one-bedroom apartment available NOW at... | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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 $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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A Local Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Colorado Springs, CO
Written by: Darla Ferrara
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