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National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Colorado Springs’ results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Colorado Springs renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Despite high scores in most categories, renters in Colorado Springs were dissatisfied with jobs and career opportunities, affordability and public transit."
Key findings in Colorado Springs include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Air Force Academy employees discover ideal housing in Briargate, where well-maintained rental communities sit minutes from base without the institutional feel of military housing. The neighborhood's elevated position provides cooler summer temperatures than downtown, with many properties featuring Pikes Peak views that would command premium pricing in tourism-focused districts. Though rental rates exceed city averages, the elimination of cross-city commuting time creates value beyond basic housing considerations for personnel with limited free time between demanding Academy positions.
Wolf Ranch offers newer homes with Pikes Peak views in this northern Colorado Springs community. Rental properties typically include modern finishes, open floor plans, and energy-efficient features addressing Colorado's climate. The neighborhood provides excellent access to both Interstate 25 connections and the developing University Village shopping district, though rental rates reflect the premium location and newer construction quality.
Military-friendly community defines Eastborough, where this eastern Colorado Springs neighborhood offers strategic positioning near both Peterson Space Force Base and Fort Carson creating ideal environments for service members. The district features both modest single-family rentals and garden apartments with flexible lease terms accommodating military relocation timelines increasingly important for households facing deployment uncertainties. Eastborough provides military renters with practical advantages including proximity to base facilities while maintaining separation between work environments and personal living spaces increasingly valued for mental health considerations beyond purely economic housing decisions, with additional benefits through strategic positioning near both Powers Boulevard shopping and downtown Colorado Springs creating balanced access to both practical amenities and urban entertainment increasingly important for quality-of-life satisfaction beyond purely functional housing considerations.
