1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Colorado Springs, CO
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Colorado Springs, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,739 and +16% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Colorado Springs
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Colorado Springs
Compare Colorado Springs's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 2 | Sterling | $790 |
| 3 | Montrose | $880 |
| 4 | Cortez | $910 |
| 5 | Clifton | $930 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $1,013 |
| 7 | Rifle | $1,060 |
| 8 | Grand Junction | $1,110 |
| 9 | Manitou Springs | $1,110 |
| 10 | Greeley | $1,195 |
| 11 | Fruita | $1,230 |
| 12 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
| 13 | Vail | $1,231 |
| 14 | Granby | $1,240 |
| 15 | Evans | $1,260 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,370 |
| 2 | Morrison | $2,180 |
| 3 | Peyton | $2,130 |
| 4 | Greenwood Village | $2,110 |
| 5 | Commerce City | $2,110 |
| 6 | Superior | $2,100 |
| 7 | Lone Tree | $2,050 |
| 8 | Thornton | $2,048 |
| 9 | Castle Rock | $2,040 |
| 10 | Evergreen | $2,030 |
| 11 | Erie | $2,030 |
| 12 | Littleton | $2,025 |
| 13 | Parker | $2,010 |
| 14 | Broomfield | $2,010 |
| 15 | Monument | $1,990 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Colorado Springs.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Colorado Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security-Widefield, CO | 9.6 mi | $1,570 | $-51 (-3%) |
| Manitou Springs, CO | 12.4 mi | $1,110 | $-511 (-32%) |
| Monument, CO | 15.8 mi | $1,990 | +$369 (+23%) |
| Fountain, CO | 17.9 mi | $1,710 | +$89 (+5%) |
| Peyton, CO | 20.3 mi | $2,130 | +$509 (+31%) |
| Woodland Park, CO | 25.8 mi | $1,430 | $-191 (-12%) |
| Castle Rock, CO | 30.8 mi | $2,040 | +$419 (+26%) |
| Castle Pines, CO | 39.1 mi | $1,990 | +$369 (+23%) |
| Parker, CO | 42.6 mi | $2,010 | +$389 (+24%) |
| Pueblo, CO | 42.9 mi | $1,013 | $-608 (-38%) |
| Cherry Creek, CO | 44.9 mi | $1,697 | +$76 (+5%) |
| Lone Tree, CO | 45.5 mi | $2,050 | +$429 (+26%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Colorado Springs — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Colorado Springs?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Colorado Springs, Colorado is $1,621 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,739.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Colorado Springs?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,840 ($5,403/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Colorado Springs expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Colorado Springs's 1-bedroom median of $1,621 is +16% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 65th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Colorado Springs rank for 1-bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with 1-bedroom data, Colorado Springs ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Colorado Springs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Security-Widefield ($1,570), Manitou Springs ($1,110), Woodland Park ($1,430).