Rent by ZIP code in Colorado Springs
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80925 | El Paso County | $2,506 | +46% |
| 80927 | El Paso County | $2,272 | +32% |
| 80951 | El Paso County | $2,267 | +32% |
| 80908 | El Paso County | $2,223 | +29% |
| 80922 | El Paso County | $2,002 | +17% |
| 80923 | El Paso County | $1,960 | +14% |
| 80920 | El Paso County | $1,959 | +14% |
| 80924 | El Paso County | $1,914 | +11% |
| 80903 | El Paso County | $1,747 | +2% |
| 80919 | El Paso County | $1,729 | +1% |
| 80906 | El Paso County | $1,707 | -1% |
| 80915 | El Paso County | $1,706 | -1% |
| 80904 | El Paso County | $1,653 | -4% |
| 80907 | El Paso County | $1,561 | -9% |
| 80918 | El Paso County | $1,535 | -11% |
| 80905 | El Paso County | $1,529 | -11% |
| 80910 | El Paso County | $1,505 | -12% |
| 80916 | El Paso County | $1,459 | -15% |
| 80917 | El Paso County | $1,455 | -15% |
| 80909 | El Paso County | $1,211 | -30% |
Rent by bedroom count in Colorado Springs
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for El Paso County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. El Paso County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,350 to $2,430 depending on the Colorado Springs ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,129 | -5.6% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,380 | -5.7% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,621 | -6.6% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,245 | -7.0% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,574 | -6.2% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Colorado Springs?
Typical rent across El Paso County is $1,780 as of August 2026. That is up 2.3% from a year earlier and up 13.3% over five years. The Colorado Springs rent report compares these rents with Section 8 voucher rents ZIP by ZIP.
| Year | Typical rent, El Paso County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,617 | +13.3% |
| 2022 | $1,689 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $1,728 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $1,756 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | $1,734 | -1.3% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,780 | +2.7% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Colorado Springs rent questions
- What is the average rent in Colorado Springs, CO?
- Typical asking rent in Colorado Springs is $1,718 a month as of July 2026, across 20 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,211 to $2,506.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Colorado Springs?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in El Paso County is $1,621 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,380 and a three bedroom is $2,245. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Colorado Springs?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in El Paso County is $1,780 as of August 2026, up 2.3% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Colorado Springs?
- ZIP 80909 has the lowest typical asking rent in Colorado Springs at $1,211 a month, compared with $1,718 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Colorado Springs?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Colorado Springs rent of $1,718, that is about $5,154 a month, or $61,848 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Colorado Springs sits in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area.