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Average Rent in Pueblo 81001 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Pueblo 81001, Pueblo, CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,614/mo
Lowest Available
$1,070/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
11
available now
Pueblo 81001 vs Pueblo, CO Average
Pueblo 81001 is more expensive the Pueblo, CO average by $161/mo (11%). The citywide average is $1,453/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Pueblo 81001?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Pueblo 81001 is $1,614 per month across 2 apartment communities and 11 available units.
The most affordable option is Mesa Gardens starting at $1,070/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,330/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,602/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,829/mo.
Prices range from $1,070 to $1,930 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Pueblo 81001
Rent Prices by Apartment in Pueblo 81001
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Gardens | $1,070/mo | $1,223/mo | 4 | 3.6 |
| The Vistas at Villa Bella Apartments | $1,590/mo | $1,838/mo | 7 | 4 |
Google Search Trends for Pueblo 81001 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Pueblo 81001
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$65,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,614/mo.
Comfortable income
$77,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,070/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.
Median household income in Pueblo 81001 is $55,305 , about 29% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Pueblo 81001
Overall prices in Pueblo 81001 runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Pueblo 81001's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,614 |
| Utilities | $387 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $923 |
| Healthcare | $450 |
| Other goods and services | $720 |
| Estimated total | $4,614/mo |
Population
111,514
Median household income
$55,305
Census median rent
$1,020/mo
Rent as % of income
32.0%
Median age
38.1
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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