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Colorado Springs, CO

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An engaging Colorado city nestled near the peaks of the Rockies

Urban Walkable Scenic Mountains Exciting Nature Fun-Filled

Nestled at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is best known for its sweeping mountain vistas and exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation. The city’s proximity to incredible peaks and vast, scenic expanses makes it feel more at one with the stunning nature around it, more so than Denver. Colorado Springs is home to the famous Garden of the Gods, a picturesque park containing towering sandstone rock formations and numerous amenities.

The city offers plenty of additional attractions to suit every interest. From the Old Colorado City Historic District (for history buffs) to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (for art aficionados) and everything in between. Many residents congregate in the quaint downtown area to enjoy a wide variety of restaurants in well-preserved historic buildings. Regardless of your rental situation — apartment or condo — Colorado Springs will delight you with an incredible landscape and buzzing year-round attractions. The easily accessible I-25 connects Colorado Springs to Denver and nearby skiing destinations in about an hour’s drive.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Colorado Springs, CO is $1,117 for a studio, $1,298 for one bedroom, $1,609 for two bedrooms, and $2,008 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Colorado Springs has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,298/month
669 Sq Ft
House
$2,340/month
1,812 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,400/month
844 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,149/month
1,468 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, CO is 4.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Colorado Springs is 12.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,117 - $2,008. You can expect to pay 3.3% more for groceries, 12.8% less for utilities, and 1.5% less for transportation.

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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

26

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Foothills Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

424 Students

10
out of 10

Antelope Trails Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

346 Students

9
out of 10

Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

526 Students

8
out of 10

Gold Camp Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

461 Students

8
out of 10

Woodmen-Roberts Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

441 Students

8
out of 10

Challenger Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

612 Students

9
out of 10

Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

803 Students

8
out of 10

Chinook Trail Middle School

Public

Grades K-12

1,067 Students

7
out of 10

Eagleview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

948 Students

7
out of 10

Springs Studio for Academic Excellence

Public

Grades K-12

433 Students

7
out of 10

Pine Creek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,815 Students

10
out of 10

Liberty High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,647 Students

8
out of 10

Cheyenne Mountain High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,241 Students

8
out of 10

Chinook Trail Middle School

Public

Grades K-12

1,067 Students

7
out of 10

Springs Studio for Academic Excellence

Public

Grades K-12

433 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Monument Valley Park
  • North Slope Recreation Area
  • Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
  • Bear Creek Regional Park
  • Garden of the Gods Park

Airports

  • City of Colorado Springs Municipal

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Living in Colorado Springs

Restaurants

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Colorado Springs has so many fun options for fine and casual dining. Local favorites include the German Edelweiss Restaurant; NaRai Thai; Summit Restaurant at the Broadmoor; Uchenna, an Ethiopian restaurant; the American Carlos’ Bistro; Tong Tong, a Korean restaurant; The Blue Star, an American restaurant; Happy Time Korean Restaurant; Thai Mint; Jake & Telly’s Greek Taverna; the Cajun Springs Orleans; Little Nepal: Indian Restaurant & Bar; Saigon Grill, a Vietnamese restaurant; Lanna Thai; Jamaican Flavor, which serves Caribbean food; Shuga’s American restaurant; and the Mediterranean Caspian Cafe. The city also has a fair share of local coffee roasters perfect for a fresh cup and a quick bite. Colorado Coffee Merchants and The Principal's Office are two Springs faves.

Shopping

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Colorado Springs has a huge selection of small shops and boutiques that are ideal for gift shopping and niche needs located right downtown, as well as larger stores scattered throughout the Springs. The Chapel Hills Mall in Colorado Springs can meet most of your day to day shopping needs, and you'll also find smaller shopping plazas with big box retailers like Target, Dollar Tree, Costco, and more. Downtown is the real heart of independent retail in the Springs, with plenty of consignment stores, sporting goods stores, clothing stores, booksellers, and more. Top shopping streets include N. Tejon Street, W. Colorado Ave, E. Pikes Peak, and Briargate Parkway.

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Methodology

† 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.