
Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Paso County, CO from $499 (396 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in El Paso County.


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11 West | Student Housing

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Panorama Heights

4983 Wood Brook Ct

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Incline Apartments

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Alta Apartments

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Newport Square

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Park at Penrose Apartments

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The Montelena

2119 W Colorado Ave
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6844 Sierra Meadows Dr

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BG - SUMMIT VIEW APARTMENTS

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Concord Apartments

225 E Brookside St

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Fir Tree

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Orchid Flats

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The Lofts at Rock Vue

942 E Las Animas St, Unit Cabin

837 Oxford Ln, Unit 101

2467 Dorset Dr
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Regal Estates

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Mountain Pointe Apartments

326 E St Vrain St

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Peak View

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Mountain Shadows

1931 Henderson Ave, Unit 8

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Sedona Ridge Apartments

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Sienna Place

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Airlan Arms

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The Haven at Academy
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Wind River Place

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Garden Pines

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Lincoln Springs Apartments

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Rosewood Apartments

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Gardens at Hidden Creek Apartments

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210 E Saint Vrain St, Unit 3

805 S Logan Ave

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Oakridge on the Green

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Vista Peak

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Aspire Fillmore
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Peak 1465

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8659 Chancellor Dr

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502 Canon Ave, Unit 502 Canon B

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Garrison Edge

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Ascent Apartments

5545 Bowden Loop

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Emory

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Park at Palmer Apartments

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Chestnut Hills

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Chestnut Springs
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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 |
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| El Paso County Studio Apartments | $1,237 | $732 | $2,800 |
| El Paso County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $680 | $3,914 |
| El Paso County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $588 | $5,060 |
| El Paso County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $525 | $6,932 |
| El Paso County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $499 | $4,508 |
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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. 409 N. Cascade Avenue in the Downtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Paso County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Bentley Commons | One Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $588 |
| 409 N. Cascade Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $650 |
| Swope Ave Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $699 |
| 325 Bonnie Ct | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $725 |
| Alta Apartments | The Peak | Studio, 1BA | $732 |
| The Montelena | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $749 |
| Park at Penrose Apartments | 1X1 (80 AMI) | 1BR, 1BA | $752 |
| Hyde Park North | Kensington | 1BR, 1BA | $775 |
| Concord Apartments | Concord | 1BR, 1BA | $795 |
| Creekside Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Paso County, CO
As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Paso County area is the $1.01 price per square foot B2 Model at Broadview Ridge in the Stratton Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value El Paso County apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Regal Estates in the Eastborough neighborhood starting at $859 with a $0.86 price per square foot. 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. |
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| Broadview Ridge | B2 | 2BR, 2.5BA | $1.01 |
| Regal Estates | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $0.86 |
| Shadow Wood Chalet | B1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| 210 E Saint Vrain St, Unit 3 | 210 E Saint Vrain St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.89 |
| Rosewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $0.94 |
| Bowden Loop | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $0.99 |
| Jubilee Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $1.05 |
| 3950 Stonedike Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $1.12 |
| 2127 Preuss Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $1.13 |
| 335 Ruskin Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $1.11 |
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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Paso County?
The cheapest apartment in El Paso County is Swope Ave Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in El Paso County costs $1,674.
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 157 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 $168 which is $1,506 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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis
Written by: Robin Stewart
Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
Written by: Robin Stewart
Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.