
Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Paso County, CO from $400 (426 Rentals)
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6435 Chantilly Pl, Unit Chantilly

Bentley Commons

11 West | Student Housing

Pinewood Apartments

Park at Penrose Apartments

Newport Square

Panorama Heights

6435 Chantilly Pl

2119 W Colorado Ave
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Peak 1465

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Garrison Edge

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Gardens at Hidden Creek Apartments

BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS

Concord Apartments

225 E Brookside St

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Sedona Ridge Apartments

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Fir Tree

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Orchid Flats

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The Montelena
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Alta Apartments

837 Oxford Ln, Unit 101

942 E Las Animas St, Unit Cabin

Regal Estates

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Peak View

The Haven at Academy

1931 Henderson Ave, Unit 2

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Ascent Apartments

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Lookout at Broadmoor

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Incline Apartments
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Airlan Arms

335 Ruskin Dr

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Wind River Place

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Lincoln Springs Apartments

Garden Pines

Rosewood Apartments

The Lofts at Rock Vue

3419 W Colorado Ave, Unit 2B

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Oakridge on the Green

3960 Galley Rd
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4410 E Pikes Peak Ave

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8659 Chancellor Dr

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Marmont Springs Apartments

Beverly Place

Park at Palmer Apartments

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Emory

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Chestnut Springs

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Aspire Colorado Springs

Peak 4420 on E Pikes Peak

2127 Preuss Rd
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El Paso County, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Paso County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso County Studio Apartments | $1,259 | $750 | $2,800 |
| El Paso County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $575 | $3,798 |
| El Paso County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $588 | $6,871 |
| El Paso County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,348 | $525 | $7,856 |
| El Paso County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $499 | $3,455 |
| El Paso County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,382 | $2,600 | $5,844 |
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Cheapest Available El Paso County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in El Paso County, CO is a 2 Beds unit found at Bentley Commons in the Deerfield Hills neighborhood priced from $588. 11 West | Student Housing in the Venetian Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Paso County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Commons | One Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $588 |
| 11 West | Student Housing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $599 |
| Pinewood Apartments | 520 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Park at Penrose Apartments | 1X1 (50 AMI) | 1BR,1BA | $732 |
| Newport Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $732 |
| Panorama Heights | 3 Bedroom A | 3BR,2BA | $747 |
| Kalo Four Seasons | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Kalo Lelaray | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Garrison Edge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $774 |
| Kalo Springs | KaloSolo | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Paso County, CO
As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Paso County area is the $0.68 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 11 West | Student Housing in the in the Venetian Village neighborhood starting from $699. The second greatest value El Paso County 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 El Paso County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 West | Student Housing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.68 |
| Regal Estates | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Kalo Gateway Park | KaloDuo | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Aspen Bluff | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Orchid Flats | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 2127 Preuss Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 335 Ruskin Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 2610 King St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Homewood Point Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Paso County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in El Paso County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Paso County is under $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Paso County?
The cheapest apartment in El Paso County is Pinewood Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in El Paso County costs $1,654.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Paso County?
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 155 regular apartments in El Paso County 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 El Paso County?
Cheap apartments in El Paso County have an average cost of $137 which is $1,517 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Paso County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.