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Alamosa, CO

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A friendly suburban gateway to unparalleled natural beauty

Close-Knit Nature Hiking Landscape Breweries

Situated between Blanca Peak and the Rio Grande National Forest, Alamosa is a suburban oasis among the pristine wilderness that surrounds it. It’s the last city that visitors to the Great Sand Dunes National Park will pass through on their way up north, and makes for a quaint, small-town setting.

Alamosa combines a charming Main St., plentiful outdoor recreation, and scenic suburban living all along the shores of the Rio Grande. San Luis Valley Brewing and the plethora of Mexican food on offer keeps Main and 6th St. humming, while Cole Park provides stunning views of the mountains to both human and canine residents. Charming bungalows and cottages line the streets, with relatively large lots to enjoy.

Nature is Alamosa’s largest calling card. It’s a fantastic springboard to the outdoor destinations of Colorado, but it’s not isolated. US-160 and I-25 are nearby, so connecting to other cities and up north to Denver is simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Alamosa, CO is $791 for one bedroom, $936 for two bedrooms, and $1,245 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alamosa has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$791/month
612 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Alamosa Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

504 Students

5
out of 10

Ortega Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

540 Students

5
out of 10

Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence

Public

Grades 6-12

37 Students

Rating Unavailable

Alamosa High School

Public

Grades 9-12

582 Students

6
out of 10

Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence

Public

Grades 6-12

37 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
  • Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.