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ZIP 80918

Pop. 50,005·El Paso County·149th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,531/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$434
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 80918 · $1,531
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$2,830
Research median
$1,790/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
$18,372/yr
At $1,531/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyEl Paso County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.1% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80918 (Colorado Springs, CO) is majority owner-occupied, 38.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,005
Median income
$87,685
Median age
35.3
Renters
35.8%
Age distribution
19.9%
29.7%
23.7%
15.3%
Under 1819.9%
18–3429.7%
35–5423.7%
55–6411.4%
65+15.3%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
74.1%
16.7%
White74.1%
Black5.1%
Hispanic16.7%
Asian1.8%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
21.5%
36.6%
38.1%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college36.6%
Bachelor's+38.1%
Housing tenure
64.2%
35.8%
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80918 in Colorado Springs, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,339 → $1,531
up 14.3%
Income
$74,644 → $87,685
up 17.5%
Population
48,404 → 50,005
up 3.3%
Renter share
36.5% → 35.8%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
37.9% → 38.1%
+0.2 pts

The median rent in ZIP 80918 in Colorado Springs, CO stood at $1,339 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,531, reflecting a 14.3% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $74,644 to $87,685 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.5% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 48,404 residents to roughly 50,005. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 80918 in Colorado Springs, CO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80918 covers Colorado Springs, CO. The median rent here is $1,531/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($87,685/yr), ZIP 80918 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 80918?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80918 (Colorado Springs, CO) is $1,531. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80918 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80918's median rent of $1,531/mo is $434 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80918 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80918 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #149 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,531/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80918?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,531/mo in ZIP 80918. The local median household income is $87,685/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80918?

Rent in ZIP 80918 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 80918 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80918 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,531/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($87,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80918 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80918 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.8% of ZIP 80918 households are renters, while 64.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80918 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80918 compare to the rest of Colorado Springs?

ZIP 80918 is more affordable than Colorado Springs overall. At $1,531/mo, it's $208 below the Colorado Springs citywide median of $1,739/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80918 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80918 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,531/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 80918's median household income ($87,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80918 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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