2026 BAH · Fort Carson
Fort Carson BAH and the rents it covers
E-5 with dependents: $2,358/mo. 11 of 11 communities within 25 miles that post a rent list one at or under it.
- 11 communities within 25 mi post a verified rent
- 11 post a rent at or under E-5 with-dependents BAH ($2,358)
- Lowest posted: $737/mo at Alta (base rent; fees may be extra)
- Rents checked against each property’s own website: October 28, 2026
- Fees: 3 of 11 post a total monthly price incl. required fees; the rest post base rent, fees may be extra
BAH by pay grade, and how many posted rents fit
| Pay grade | With dependents | Rents at or under | Without | Rents at or under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-4 | $2,160 | 11 of 11 | $1,689 | 10 of 11 |
| E-5 | $2,358 | 11 of 11 | $1,860 | 11 of 11 |
| E-6 | $2,433 | 11 of 11 | $1,980 | 11 of 11 |
| E-7 | $2,487 | 11 of 11 | $2,166 | 11 of 11 |
| W-2 | $2,514 | 11 of 11 | $2,376 | 11 of 11 |
| O-1 | $2,376 | 11 of 11 | $1,959 | 11 of 11 |
| O-2 | $2,430 | 11 of 11 | $2,295 | 11 of 11 |
| O-3 | $2,595 | 11 of 11 | $2,397 | 11 of 11 |
| O-4 | $2,778 | 11 of 11 | $2,484 | 11 of 11 |
Housing area: Colorado Springs, CO (CO046). 2026 BAH, source: DTMO. Counts use the lowest verified posted rent per community within 25 miles (straight-line), the same rule as the BAH tool.
Closest communities posting a rent at or under E-5 BAH
- Alta · ≈ 16.6 mi · from $737/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Nash Springs Apartments · ≈ 18.3 mi · from $1,022/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Casa Mundi · ≈ 18.6 mi · from $1,770/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Fiona · ≈ 19.0 mi · from $1,448/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
- Grand View Apartments · ≈ 19.0 mi · from $1,095/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Kalo Four Seasons · ≈ 19.4 mi · from $825/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Villas at Parkwest · ≈ 20.0 mi · from $1,139/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Murray Hill Apartments · ≈ 20.3 mi · from $1,060/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Aura Crossroads · ≈ 20.9 mi · from $1,675/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Taylor at Greenway · ≈ 22.7 mi · from $1,568/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
Showing up to 10 of 11. Lowest posted price per community; a fit means at least one floor plan is at or under the BAH amount, not that every unit is.
Every pay grade
E-5 with dependents: $2,358/mo · without: $1,860/mo
Housing area: Colorado Springs, CO (CO046), based on ZIP 80926 near the installation. 2026 BAH, source: DTMO.
All pay grades
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,160 | $1,689 |
| E-2 | $2,160 | $1,689 |
| E-3 | $2,160 | $1,689 |
| E-4 | $2,160 | $1,689 |
| E-5 | $2,358 | $1,860 |
| E-6 | $2,433 | $1,980 |
| E-7 | $2,487 | $2,166 |
| E-8 | $2,553 | $2,379 |
| E-9 | $2,646 | $2,388 |
| W-1 | $2,448 | $2,103 |
| W-2 | $2,514 | $2,376 |
| W-3 | $2,598 | $2,394 |
| W-4 | $2,664 | $2,436 |
| W-5 | $2,754 | $2,502 |
| O-1E | $2,496 | $2,355 |
| O-2E | $2,583 | $2,385 |
| O-3E | $2,679 | $2,418 |
| O-1 | $2,376 | $1,959 |
| O-2 | $2,430 | $2,295 |
| O-3 | $2,595 | $2,397 |
| O-4 | $2,778 | $2,484 |
| O-5 | $2,913 | $2,517 |
| O-6 | $2,934 | $2,574 |
| O-7 | $2,955 | $2,616 |
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rate file (BAH-ASCII-2026.zip, includes the May 13, 2026 revision), travel.dod.mil. Your actual BAH depends on your orders; check with your finance office.
Questions
What is the 2026 BAH at Fort Carson for an E-5 with dependents?
$2,358 a month with dependents and $1,860 without, for the Colorado Springs, CO housing area (CO046). Source: DTMO 2026 BAH rates.
How many rentals near Fort Carson fit E-5 BAH?
11 of the 11 communities within 25 miles that post a verified rent list a price at or under $2,358 a month (E-5 with dependents). Rents were checked against each property’s own website (October 28, 2026).
Do the posted rents near Fort Carson include fees?
3 of 11 communities post a total monthly price that includes required fees. The rest post base rent, so required fees may be extra.
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