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Aztec, NM

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Delight in a wealth of history and natural amenities

Suburban Historic Active Scenic Riverside Close-Knit Welcoming Convenient

Located just south of the New Mexico-Colorado border, Aztec is a small town with a vibrant history. Aztec is home to the famous Aztec Ruins National Monument, although mistakenly named for the Aztecs, was once the thriving cultural and spiritual capital for the ancient Pueblo people. Aztec also contains the Aztec Museum and Pioneer Park, a historic complex featuring a robust collection of authentic western Americana.

Situated on the Animas River, Aztec provides a wealth of outdoor activities with over 30 miles of mountain biking trails, an 18-hole golf course, and exceptional fishing opportunities nearby. Downtown Aztec is brimming with quaint shops, cafes, and restaurants along the historic Main Avenue as well. Larger towns such as Farmington and Durango, Colorado are easily accessible from Aztec via Route 516 and U.S. 550.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Aztec, NM is $789 for one bedroom, and $981 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Aztec has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$789/month
672 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

37

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

McCoy Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

396 Students

7
out of 10

Lydia Rippey Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

351 Students

6
out of 10

Park Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades 4-5

338 Students

5
out of 10

C.V. Koogler Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

533 Students

5
out of 10

Aztec High

Public

Grades 9-12

682 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village
  • Aztec Ruins National Monument

Airports

  • Durango-La Plata County

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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.