Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Alamosa, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Alamosa

$1,200/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Alamosa is $1,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Alamosa

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Alamosa rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Alamosa, CO

Average rent prices in Alamosa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Alamosa, CO

Rent prices in Alamosa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alamosa is $1,129, whereas a house costs $1,684. 1-bedroom apartments in Alamosa run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,129.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,029

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,136

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,654

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,029

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,136

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,654

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Alamosa, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Alamosa, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Alamosa and Cimarron Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Alamosa

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,371
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alamosa, CO is 12% lower than the median rent in Cimarron Hills, CO.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Cimarron Hills

$1,371

decreased by23%
Last year
Colorado City

$1,097

increased by5%
Last year
Colorado Springs

$1,825

increased by2%
Last year
Del Norte

$1,475

increased by26%
Last year
Fort Carson

$1,799

N/A
Last year
Fountain

$2,000

increased by4%
Last year

Discover rentals in Alamosa, CO

P&D-503 Main - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

P&D-503 Main

503 Main St, Alamosa, CO 81101

2–3 beds

1 bath

$850–$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
222 CB, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

222 CB, LLC

222 Calle Buena, Alamosa, CO 81101

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2211 Vigil Way #03 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Alamosa

3 beds

2 baths

$994

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
1777 Edison Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Alamosa

3 beds

1 bath

$1,229

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Alamosa, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Alamosa rental market.

How much is rent in Alamosa?

The average rent in Alamosa is $1,200 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Alamosa?

Average rent prices in Alamosa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Alamosa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Alamosa is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Alamosa?

To comfortably afford rent in Alamosa, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Alamosa?

February offers the best rental deals in Alamosa, with prices running about 32% lower than December's peak rates. This seasonal pattern makes winter timing crucial for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Alamosa