Studio Apartment Rent in Colorado Springs, CO
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.
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.
Rent by apartment size in Colorado Springs
Compare Colorado Springs's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 3 | Clifton | $840 |
| 4 | Montrose | $880 |
| 5 | Cortez | $910 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 7 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 8 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 9 | Rifle | $1,050 |
| 10 | Granby | $1,060 |
| 11 | Woodland Park | $1,090 |
| 12 | Greeley | $1,100 |
| 13 | Fruita | $1,110 |
| 14 | Evans | $1,160 |
| 15 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 2 | Cherry Creek | $2,130 |
| 3 | Morrison | $2,000 |
| 4 | Commerce City | $1,940 |
| 5 | Greenwood Village | $1,930 |
| 6 | Lone Tree | $1,880 |
| 7 | Thornton | $1,878 |
| 8 | Castle Rock | $1,870 |
| 9 | Evergreen | $1,860 |
| 10 | Littleton | $1,850 |
| 11 | Parker | $1,840 |
| 12 | Broomfield | $1,840 |
| 13 | Castle Pines | $1,820 |
| 14 | Meridian | $1,818 |
| 15 | Erie | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Colorado Springs.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Colorado Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security-Widefield, CO | 9.6 mi | $1,300 | $-42 (-3%) |
| Manitou Springs, CO | 12.4 mi | $920 | $-422 (-31%) |
| Monument, CO | 15.8 mi | $1,650 | +$308 (+23%) |
| Fountain, CO | 17.9 mi | $1,420 | +$78 (+6%) |
| Peyton, CO | 20.3 mi | $1,760 | +$418 (+31%) |
| Woodland Park, CO | 25.8 mi | $1,090 | $-252 (-19%) |
| Castle Rock, CO | 30.8 mi | $1,870 | +$528 (+39%) |
| Castle Pines, CO | 39.1 mi | $1,820 | +$478 (+36%) |
| Parker, CO | 42.6 mi | $1,840 | +$498 (+37%) |
| Pueblo, CO | 42.9 mi | $912 | $-430 (-32%) |
| Cherry Creek, CO | 44.9 mi | $2,130 | +$788 (+59%) |
| Lone Tree, CO | 45.5 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).