Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Lamar, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Lamar

$1,250/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lamar is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lamar

3

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lamar rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Lamar, CO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Lamar, CO

Average rent prices in Lamar have decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Lamar, CO

Rent prices in Lamar vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lamar is $1,017, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Lamar run $1,017 on average.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,017

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,400

6%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,450

6%

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,017

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lamar, 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 Lamar, CO compare to other cities?

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

Lamar

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lamar, CO is 9% higher than the median rent in Alamosa, CO.

Discover rentals in Lamar, CO

1706 S 11th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lamar

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
800 Yucca Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Lamar

3 beds

1 bath

$1,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
806 Yucca Dr #806-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lamar

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Frequently asked questions for Lamar, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Lamar rental market.

How much is rent in Lamar?

The average rent in Lamar is $1,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lamar?

Average rent prices in Lamar have decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Lamar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lamar is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lamar?

To comfortably afford rent in Lamar, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

806 Yucca Dr, Lamar, CO 81052, USA