Charming Historic Victorian Garden Level Apartment Near Downtown Colorado Springs
Looking for a home with character? This spacious lower-level apartment is located in a beautifully preserved early 1900s Victorian home, offering the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort. Just one block from Shooks Run Park and only a five-minute bike ride to downtown Colorado Springs, you'll enjoy easy access to local restaurants, coffee shops, trails, entertainment, and more.
Inside, you'll find approximately 850 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space featuring an open-concept living room and kitchen, abundant natural light, fresh paint, luxury vinyl flooring, and a timeless clawfoot soaking tub that adds to the home's unique character. As a lower-level unit, it stays naturally cooler during the warmer months, helping keep utility costs down.
Features You'll Love:
Spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath layout
Private entrance
Historic Victorian charm with modern updates
Open living and kitchen area
Beautiful clawfoot soaking tub
Shared laundry
Shared fenced yard
Trash service included
Pet friendly (with approval and applicable fees)
If you're looking for something with personality instead of another cookie-cutter apartment, this is it. Enjoy the warmth and charm of a historic home while living just minutes from downtown, Colorado College, Memorial Hospital, parks, bike trails, dining, and shopping.
We take pride in providing quality housing and are looking for residents who will appreciate and care for this unique property as much as we do.
Sober friendly.
One year lease required.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$1,000/mo
816 N Institute St, # B, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
1beds
850sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
No laundry
What's special
Shared fenced yardPrivate entranceSpacious lower-level apartmentFresh paintAbundant natural lightLuxury vinyl flooringTimeless clawfoot soaking tub
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Contact manager
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Colorado Springs
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $1,000-4.8%$1/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $1,050-8.7%$1/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,150+24.3%$1/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Listing removed | $925$1/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $925-28.8%$1/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Listing removed | $1,300$2/sqft |
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| 3/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,300+8.3%$2/sqft |
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| 7/19/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/5/2024 | Price change | $1,200-7.7%$1/sqft |
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| 6/26/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,300$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Central Colorado Springs
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Columbia Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10North Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Palmer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi







