Downtown Santa Fe

Santa Fe, NM

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Downtown Santa Fe - Santa Fe, NM

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The historic, cultural, and artistic epicenter of Santa Fe

Historic Diverse Scenic Walkable Charming Artistic Vibrant

Downtown Santa Fe is the historic and cultural heart of the city. The heart of Downtown Santa Fe is undoubtedly the Santa Fe Plaza, a National Historic Landmark and prominent gathering place for the community that exudes Old-World charm with traditional adobe architecture, lush trees, and brick-lined sidewalks and roads. The Plaza hosts numerous annual events, including a variety of cultural markets, festivals, and concerts.

An array of diverse boutiques, restaurants, museums, galleries, and historic landmarks surround the Plaza, affording residents and visitors walkable access to the neighborhood’s many offerings. Apartments and houses are primarily clustered just outside of the downtown core, in the western portion of the neighborhood closer to U.S. Route 285. Renting in Downtown Santa Fe is the perfect option for residents wanting to be close to the rich history and diverse culture that is ever-present in this one-of-a-kind city.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Santa Fe is $1,806 for a studio, $2,262 for one bedroom, $1,263 for two bedrooms, and $1,426 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Santa Fe has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 546 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,806/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 702 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,262/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 806 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,263/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,010 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,426/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

86

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

66

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Santa Fe Southern Railway
  • Cathedral Park and Place
  • Old Spanish National Historic Trail
  • El Camino Real de Los Tejas National Historic Trail
  • Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Santa Fe Regional

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