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Security Widefield

Pop. 37,345·24th most expensive in Colorado·Security-Widefield rents are up 10.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,308/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$343
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Security Widefield · $2,308
More expensive than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
61/100
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Rents are 6% below what Security Widefield's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,308/mo
Expected by trend
$2,445/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,570
2 BR
$1,900
3 BR
$2,660
4 BR+
$3,040
Research median
$1,900/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,696/yr
At $2,308/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.5% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Security Widefield, CO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,345
Median income
$91,142
Median age
35.9
Renters
12.8%
Age distribution
26.8%
21.4%
25%
12.9%
13.8%
Under 1826.8%
18–3421.4%
35–5425%
55–6412.9%
65+13.8%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
63.6%
24.1%
White63.6%
Black9.7%
Hispanic24.1%
Asian2.4%
Education (25+)
26%
40%
27.9%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma26%
Some college40%
Bachelor's+27.9%
Housing tenure
87.2%
12.8%
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Security Widefield, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,628 → $2,308
up 41.8%
Income
$73,496 → $91,142
up 24.0%
Population
40,158 → 37,345
down 7.0%
Renter share
19.9% → 12.8%
-7.1 pts
Bachelor's+
21.7% → 27.9%
+6.2 pts
Median age
34.4 → 35.9
+1.5 yrs

Rent in Security Widefield, CO has increased 41.8% since 2021, going from about $1,628 per month to roughly $2,308 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $73,496 in 2021 to $91,142 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 40,158 to 37,345 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.0% change. About 12.8% of households rent today, against 19.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.7% to 27.9%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Security Widefield, CO market of 2021.

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Security Widefield rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Security Widefield is $2,308/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,300/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,900/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,570/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,660/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($91,142/yr), Security Widefield ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Security Widefield an affordable city for renters?

Security Widefield is considered moderate for renters. At $2,308/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($91,142/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Security Widefield slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Security Widefield?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,308/mo in Security Widefield. The local median household income is $91,142/yr, meaning the typical Security Widefield household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Security Widefield?

Rent in Security Widefield has increased 10.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Security Widefield rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Security Widefield is middle-of-the-pack for Colorado for rent, ranking #24 out of 66 tracked cities at $2,308/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Security Widefield?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Security Widefield ($2,308/mo): Manitou Springs ($1,323/mo), Colorado Springs ($1,739/mo), Stratmoor ($1,861/mo).

What percentage of Security Widefield residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.8% of Security Widefield households are renters, while 87.2% are owner-occupied. Security Widefield leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Security Widefield rent compare to the national average?

Security Widefield's median rent of $2,308/mo is $343 (17%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #24 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,308/mo, rent takes ~30% of Security Widefield's median household income ($91,142/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.4%
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