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Alpine, TX

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Savor historic charm and stunning views in this desert oasis

Suburban Scenic Mountain Views Affordable Peaceful Family-Friendly Active Vibrant Close-Knit

Situated in majestic Far West Texas, Alpine is often heralded as a gem in the desert for its independent spirit, vibrant atmosphere, and surrounding natural beauty. The charming downtown area is the heart of the city, teeming with art galleries, antique stores, specialty shops, and diverse restaurants in historic buildings adorned with elaborate murals.

Alpine is also the gateway to the stunning Big Bend National Park, complete with mountains, desert terrain, and access to the Rio Grande, which provide ample opportunities for outdoor adventure. Sports fans delight in Alpine’s historic Kokernot Field, a scaled-down replica of Wrigley Field, which houses the home-favorite, minor-league baseball team—the Cowboys.

Sul Ross State University calls Alpine home, contributing an array of educational, cultural, and service-oriented opportunities to the community. Alpine residents and visitors can find the Museum of the Big Bend on Sul Ross State’s campus too. Getting around from Alpine is simple with convenience to Amtrak and U.S. Routes 90 and 67.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Alpine, TX is $595 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Alpine has decreased by -7.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$595/month
613 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Alpine Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

269 Students

5
out of 10

Alpine Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

377 Students

2
out of 10

Alpine Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

269 Students

5
out of 10

Alpine High School

Public

Grades 9-12

308 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Elephant Mountain WMA

Commuter Rail

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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.