Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Colorado Springs, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.9% of gross income.
Colorado Springs rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Colorado Springs, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Colorado Springs, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Colorado Springs, CO?
Median rent in Colorado Springs is $1,739 a month. A typical physical therapist in Colorado earns about $104,696 a year, which makes that rent 19.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Colorado Springs?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Colorado (~$104,696/yr) supports up to $2,617 a month in rent. Colorado Springs's current median rent is $1,739/mo, which leaves a $878/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Colorado Springs?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Colorado works roughly 34.5 hours a month to cover Colorado Springs's median rent of $1,739.
Where is rent cheaper than Colorado Springs for a physical therapist?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Lakewood ($1,738/mo), Lakewood ($1,737/mo), Stratmoor ($1,736/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.