Studio Rent · July 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Colorado Springs, CO

$1,342/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Colorado Springs, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,739 and +4% above the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$1,342
July 2026
vs city overall
-23%
$1,739 city median
vs national
+4%
$1,290 US median
Colorado rank
#22
of 63 cities

Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.

Annual income
$53,680
Monthly gross
$4,473
Hourly (full-time)
$25.81

Rent by apartment size in Colorado Springs

Compare Colorado Springs's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$1,342
1-Bedroom
$1,621
2-Bedroom
$1,960
3-Bedroom
$2,745
4+ Bedroom
$3,142

Cheapest cities for a studio in Colorado

#CityStudio rent
1Sterling$720
2Alamosa$790
3Clifton$840
4Montrose$880
5Cortez$910
6Pueblo$912
7Manitou Springs$920
8Grand Junction$1,008
9Rifle$1,050
10Granby$1,060
11Woodland Park$1,090
12Greeley$1,100
13Fruita$1,110
14Evans$1,160
15Glenwood Springs$1,230

Most expensive cities for a studio in Colorado

#CityStudio rent
1Highlands Ranch$2,170
2Cherry Creek$2,130
3Morrison$2,000
4Commerce City$1,940
5Greenwood Village$1,930
6Lone Tree$1,880
7Thornton$1,878
8Castle Rock$1,870
9Evergreen$1,860
10Littleton$1,850
11Parker$1,840
12Broomfield$1,840
13Castle Pines$1,820
14Meridian$1,818
15Erie$1,810

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Colorado Springs.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Colorado Springs
Security-Widefield, CO9.6 mi$1,300$-42 (-3%)
Manitou Springs, CO12.4 mi$920$-422 (-31%)
Monument, CO15.8 mi$1,650+$308 (+23%)
Fountain, CO17.9 mi$1,420+$78 (+6%)
Peyton, CO20.3 mi$1,760+$418 (+31%)
Woodland Park, CO25.8 mi$1,090$-252 (-19%)
Castle Rock, CO30.8 mi$1,870+$528 (+39%)
Castle Pines, CO39.1 mi$1,820+$478 (+36%)
Parker, CO42.6 mi$1,840+$498 (+37%)
Pueblo, CO42.9 mi$912$-430 (-32%)
Cherry Creek, CO44.9 mi$2,130+$788 (+59%)
Lone Tree, CO45.5 mi$1,880+$538 (+40%)

Studio rent in Colorado Springs — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Colorado Springs?

As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Colorado Springs, Colorado is $1,342 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,739.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Colorado Springs?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,680 ($4,473/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.81/hour at a full-time job.

Is Colorado Springs expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Colorado Springs's studio median of $1,342 is +4% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 54th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Colorado Springs rank for studio rent in Colorado?

Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Colorado Springs ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Colorado Springs?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Security-Widefield ($1,300), Manitou Springs ($920), Woodland Park ($1,090).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Colorado Springs, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.