Colorado Springs Rental Market
Whether you own a rental property, manage a portfolio, or are a renter trying to figure out what your money gets you in today's market — the numbers on this page are for you. Colorado Springs rental prices, vacancy rates, and rental demand all shift throughout the year. Knowing wh
Updated Rent Prices, Trends & Data for 2026
Colorado Springs rents have held steady as one of the more grounded rental markets among major Front Range cities — but the numbers tell a more nuanced story than that headline suggests.
This page tracks real rental prices pulled directly from MLS leased data, updated every month. The stats cover various property types — from studio apartments and single-family homes to townhouses and condominiums — across the Colorado Springs metro and surrounding communities including Fountain, Peyton, and Monument.
Whether you're researching monthly rent before signing a lease, comparing the local cost of living to other metro areas, or evaluating rental trends to make a smarter investment decision, the data here comes from actual closed transactions — not estimates, not surveys.
Scroll down for a full breakdown by bedroom count, property type, community, and quarterly trend.
Total Leased
The total number of rental properties successfully leased out, indicating current market activity and volume.
Median Rent
The median rent price represents the exact middle point of all rental properties, helping you understand current baseline rental values.
Average Rent
The mathematical average of all active rental properties, giving an overall view of typical pricing trends.
Rent Ranges
The lowest and highest rent prices currently active in the market, establishing the overall rental pricing boundaries.
Rental Performance By Bedroom Count
While total square footage defines a property’s size, bedroom count dictates its utility. In real estate investment, bedroom configuration is the primary driver of rental value and tenant demographics. Moving from a one-bedroom to a two-bedroom often yields the sharpest premium increase as it opens the market to roommates and small families, while larger multi-bedroom properties command top-tier pricing anchored to localized school districts and neighborhood demand.
1 Bedroom
Perfect for young professionals and couples, representing dense urban/suburban baseline apartments.
2 Bedrooms
The highly competitive sweet spot for small families, roommates, and remote workers needing a home office.
3 Bedrooms
Traditional single-family layouts or premium townhomes, drawing established long-term local tenants.
4 Bedrooms
Large suburban properties offering premium space and commanding higher monthly rent returns.
5 Bedrooms
Expansive multi-generational spaces or luxury rental assets moving at custom market velocities.
6 Bedrooms
The absolute ceiling for massive residential investment options, reflecting maximum pricing layouts.
Single Family
Detached single-family residential properties...
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Townhouse
Attached multi-story rental options...
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Condo
Individually owned units within shared structures...
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Apartment
Standard multi-family complex residential units...
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Rental Performance By Property Type
While a property’s location determines its desirability, its structural type dictates its financial performance. In real estate investment, property types represent a strategic trade-off between cash flow and appreciation. Standalone Single-Family homes generally command top-tier rental rates and superior long-term asset appreciation driven by traditional homebuyers. Conversely, multi-family structures like Townhouses and Apartments offer investors dense operational efficiency and lower vacancy risk, serving as highly predictable income generators.
Rental Performance By City
While macroeconomic data gives a pulse on regional health, real estate performance is ultimately defined by hyper-local boundaries. In property investment, submarkets represent distinct ecosystems driven by localized anchors. Suburbs positioned near military installations or major employment centers benefit from consistent, high-velocity tenant demand, while premium northern corridors command top-tier pricing tied directly to school districts and suburban estate demand. Analyzing rental returns by community allows investors and residents to see exactly where supply and demand intersect across the region.
Colorado Springs Metro
The complete metropolitan area aggregate, providing a high-level overview of regional volume.
Colorado Springs
Data limited strictly to city limits, reflecting urban core and immediate suburban neighborhoods.
Fountain
The southern corridor hub, heavily influenced by its close proximity and access to Fort Carson.
Peyton
The eastern plains community, featuring newer-construction suburban housing expansions.
Monument
The premium northern tri-lakes market segment, commanding top-tier suburban pricing layouts.
Disclaimer:Information relating to real estate on this website comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the elevateMLS™ (formerly PPMLS™). All data and statistics are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed accurate by the MLS and should be independently verified. The information provided herein is exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use.