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Colorado Springs, Colorado spreads out at the foot of Pikes Peak, a wide, sunny city of nearly half a million people where the Rockies are basically always in view. Colorado College sits right in the middle of it, just north of downtown, dropping students into one of the most scenic settings any campus can claim. Students cluster downtown near Tejon Street and in the historic Old Colorado City district to the west, with its galleries and walkable avenue. Garden of the Gods and its red rock formations are a free city park minutes away, and the Pikes Peak Greenway threads trails through town. The vibe is outdoorsy and laid-back, half college town and half mountain basecamp, with that peak watching over everything you do.
Closest to Colorado College, with restaurants, the free shuttle, and city energy at your door. The blocks immediately around campus are the classic walk-to-class choice for CC students.
A historic district to the west with a bohemian, artsy feel, galleries, and a strolling avenue, popular with students who want character.
Just past campus, the North End offers leafy streets and older homes, a good fit for students splitting a house with roommates.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Colorado Springs.
Mountain Metropolitan Transit runs the city bus network across Colorado Springs. A free downtown shuttle loops along Tejon Street every few minutes, hitting stops near campus and the core. Students living close to Colorado College or downtown can lean on the shuttle for everyday trips. For the wider city, the Metropolitan Transit buses fill in the routes.
Biking is popular thanks to the Pikes Peak Greenway and a growing trail system. The downtown and Old Colorado City districts are genuinely walkable. Students near campus can handle daily errands on foot or by bike. The trail network makes cycling a comfortable way to get around the central neighborhoods.
Colorado Springs is a spread-out, car-friendly city, so a lot of students keep a vehicle, especially for easy access to trailheads and the wider region. Distances between neighborhoods are real here, so the farther you live from campus, the more you will lean on a car. Students who drive should expect a vehicle to make errands and regional trips easier. For getting beyond the walkable core, a car is the practical choice.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
It depends on the neighborhood and whether you share. A room in a shared house or apartment near Colorado College commonly runs about $700-$1,100/month per person. A solo studio or one-bedroom is more, often landing around $1,100-$1,600/month. Splitting a house with roommates in the North End or Westside is usually the most economical way to live close to campus.
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