Old Colorado City

Colorado Springs, CO

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Old Colorado City - Colorado Springs, CO

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Modern-day amenities in a historic Wild West community

Historic Outdoors Scenic Artistic Quirky

As its name implies, Old Colorado City is a historic neighborhood about three miles west of Downtown Colorado Springs. Old Colorado City is best known for Colorado Avenue, a quaint thoroughfare lined with brick-built 19th-century commercial buildings. These historic establishments contain art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and more. Old-fashioned architecture combined with a prominence of local owners makes for a friendly, relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of the Old Wild West. Similar to other Colorado Springs neighborhoods, Old Colorado City has very affordable and upscale rental options available.

During the summer, locals flock to Bancroft Park for outdoor concerts and weekly farmers markets. A haven for art aficionados, this vibrant community also hosts monthly art walks involving more than 15 local galleries. In true Coloradan fashion, Old Colorado City residents take full advantage of the natural beauty that surrounds this scenic neighborhood by exploring the trails Red Rock Canyon Open Space and the Garden of the Gods nearby. Perfect for a day trip, Denver is only an hour drive north as well.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Old Colorado City is $726 for a studio, $944 for one bedroom, and $1,457 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Colorado City has increased by 4.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 565 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $726/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 592 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $944/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 905 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,457/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

80

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

78

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • North Slope Recreation Area
  • Bear Creek Regional Park
  • Monument Valley Park
  • Bear Creek Nature Center
  • Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

Airports

  • City of Colorado Springs Municipal

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