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ZIP 80903

Pop. 16,491·El Paso County·120th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,765/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$200
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ZIP 80903 · $1,765
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,560
Research median
$1,620/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,180/yr
At $1,765/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyEl Paso County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80903 (Colorado Springs, CO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,491
Median income
$61,768
Median age
34.5
Renters
60.7%
Age distribution
41.2%
22.4%
16.2%
Under 189.5%
18–3441.2%
35–5422.4%
55–6410.7%
65+16.2%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
75.1%
12.8%
White75.1%
Black6.9%
Hispanic12.8%
Asian2%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
21.2%
31.5%
42.7%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+42.7%
Housing tenure
39.3%
60.7%
Owner39.3%
Renter60.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80903 in Colorado Springs, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,514 → $1,765
up 16.6%
Income
$52,963 → $61,768
up 16.6%
Population
16,844 → 16,491
down 2.1%
Renter share
56.8% → 60.7%
+3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
42.7% → 42.7%
+0.0 pts
Median age
33.5 → 34.5
+1.0 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 80903 in Colorado Springs, CO stood at $1,514 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,765, reflecting a 16.6% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $52,963 to $61,768 across the same window, up 16.6% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 16,844 residents to roughly 16,491. Renters now make up 60.7% of households, compared with 56.8% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 80903 in Colorado Springs, CO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80903 covers Colorado Springs, CO. The median rent here is $1,765/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($61,768/yr), ZIP 80903 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80903?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80903 (Colorado Springs, CO) is $1,765. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80903 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80903's median rent of $1,765/mo is $200 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80903 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80903 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #120 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,765/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80903?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,765/mo in ZIP 80903. The local median household income is $61,768/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80903?

Rent in ZIP 80903 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 80903 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80903 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,765/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($61,768/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80903 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 80903 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.7% of ZIP 80903 households are renters, while 39.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 80903 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 80903 compare to the rest of Colorado Springs?

ZIP 80903 is pricier than Colorado Springs as a whole. At $1,765/mo, it's $26 above the Colorado Springs citywide median of $1,739/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80903 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80903 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,765/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 80903's median household income ($61,768/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80903 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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