How Much Rent Can You Afford in Colorado Springs, CO?
To comfortably afford a 1-bedroom in Colorado Springs ($1,320/month), you need to earn at least $68,000/year ($33/hr).
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Your take-home: $3,967/month
Max affordable rent: $1,190/month
Based on 30% of take-home pay (after taxes)
| Size | Avg Rent | % Income | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | 26% | OK |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,320 | 33.3% | Tight |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,580 | 39.8% | Stretch |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,059 | 51.9% | No |
After paying rent on a 1-BR ($1,320), you’d have $2,647/month left for everything else.
Affordability at Every Income Level
| Salary | Take-Home/mo | Max Rent | 1BR ($1,320) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,749 | $525 | 75.5% |
| $30,000 | $2,069 | $621 | 63.8% |
| $35,000 | $2,385 | $716 | 55.3% |
| $40,000 | $2,702 | $810 | 48.9% |
| $45,000 | $3,018 | $905 | 43.7% |
| $50,000 | $3,334 | $1,000 | 39.6% |
| $55,000 | $3,651 | $1,095 | 36.2% |
| $60,000 | $3,967 | $1,190 | 33.3% |
| $65,000 | $4,271 | $1,281 | 30.9% |
| $70,000 | $4,546 | $1,364 | 29% |
| $75,000 | $4,821 | $1,446 | 27.4% |
| $80,000 | $5,096 | $1,529 | 25.9% |
| $100,000 | $6,195 | $1,858 | 21.3% |
| $125,000 | $7,558 | $2,267 | 17.5% |
| $150,000 | $8,890 | $2,667 | 14.8% |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, 30% rule applied to take-home pay.
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