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Canon City, CO

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Delight in stunning natural beauty and small-town charm

Suburban Picturesque Mountain Views Riverside Active Historic Charming Peaceful Outdoorsy

Nestled in the Royal Gorge Region, Canon City lies on the banks of the Arkansas River overlooking the Rocky Mountains. Canon City’s surrounding natural beauty draws tourists in droves all year. Nicknamed the “Climate Capital of Colorado,” Canon City’s unique geography and 5,300-foot elevation protects city from harsh weather conditions, allowing for abundant recreational opportunities year round.

Canon City manages to maintain its small-town atmosphere with a walkable, historic downtown filled with quaint shops and restaurants in addition to a proud, close-knit community. Residents enjoy access to Canon City’s many amenities, including the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, Museum of Colorado Prisons, the scenic Skyline Drive, and numerous public parks.

Canon City is also home to the nation’s highest suspension bridge, the Royal Gorge Bridge, which hovers 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River. Big-city conveniences are within a two-hour drive of Canon City in Colorado Springs and Denver. Getting around from Canon City is easy with access to U.S. 50 and Route 155 as well as the Fremont County Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Canon City, CO is $1,216 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Canon City has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.