Widefield is part of Security-Widefield, the community just south of Colorado Springs in El Paso County. Its housing is mostly single-family homes and townhomes, and its location near Fort Carson brings steady demand from military renters.
What renters look for here
Many Widefield renters are military families on two- to three-year assignments who want a reasonable commute to Fort Carson. They tend to look for move-in-ready homes, fenced yards, and pet-friendly policies, and they often arrive on tight timelines. Much of the area is served by Widefield School District 3, which matters to families choosing where to rent.
What owners should know
- Plan for military turnover. Tenants can end a lease early under the SCRA (Servicemembers Civil Relief Act) if they receive PCS orders. We plan for this with lease terms and by marketing quickly when orders come.
- PCS season is your peak. Demand rises in late spring and summer, when most military moves happen. Having your home ready then shortens vacancies.
- Price against real comparables. Single-family homes and townhomes compete with different listings. We price from current comparable rentals in the area, not guesses.
- Be thoughtful about pets. Many military families have pets. A clear pet policy with appropriate pet rent can widen your pool, if screening and inspections are done well.
- Documentation protects your deposit decisions. Frequent turnover means more move-in and move-out inspections. Under Colorado's new deposit law, detailed photo and video records matter more than ever.
How we manage Widefield rentals
- Free rent estimate and pricing based on comparable local rentals
- Marketing, showings, and tenant screening with written criteria
- Rent collection, owner statements, and online owner and resident portals
- Maintenance coordination with 0% markup on ordinary repairs
- Move-in, move-out, and periodic inspections with photo documentation
What it costs
The same published rates apply everywhere we work: 8% of rent collected, a leasing fee of 50% of one month's rent ($500 minimum) when we place a tenant, $250 for a renewal, and 0% markup on ordinary repairs. See the full fee breakdown.