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Alamosa

Pop. 9,879·66th most expensive in Colorado·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,095/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.8%
vs US Median
-$867
Falling (Monthly)
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Alamosa · $1,095
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,095/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$44,000/yr
Local median income
$49,688/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Alamosa's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$790
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,610
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$970/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,095 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$13,140/yr
At $1,095/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -8.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Alamosa, CO is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,879
Median income
$49,688
Median age
31.2
Renters
55.7%
Age distribution
25.8%
30.3%
22.1%
13.3%
Under 1825.8%
18–3430.3%
35–5422.1%
55–648.6%
65+13.3%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
54.5%
54%
White54.5%
Black1.9%
Hispanic54%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
23.5%
32.6%
33.3%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+33.3%
Housing tenure
44.3%
55.7%
Owner44.3%
Renter55.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Alamosa, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,153 → $49,688
up 15.1%
Population
9,704 → 9,879
up 1.8%
Renter share
59.3% → 55.7%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
23.9% → 33.3%
+9.4 pts
Median age
28.7 → 31.2
+2.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $43,153 to $49,688 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.1% shift. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 9,704 residents to roughly 9,879. Renters now make up 55.7% of households, compared with 59.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 33.3% of adults here, versus 23.9% in 2021.

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Alamosa rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Alamosa. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Alamosa, CO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Alamosa is $1,095/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $970/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $790/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,310/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($49,688/yr), Alamosa ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Alamosa an affordable city for renters?

Alamosa is considered affordable for renters. At $1,095/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($49,688/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Alamosa falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Alamosa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,095/mo in Alamosa. The local median household income is $49,688/yr, meaning the typical Alamosa household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Alamosa?

Rent in Alamosa has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Alamosa rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Alamosa is one of the more affordable cities in Colorado for rent, ranking #66 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,095/mo.

What percentage of Alamosa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.7% of Alamosa households are renters, while 44.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Alamosa has a strong rental market.

How does Alamosa rent compare to the national average?

Alamosa's median rent of $1,095/mo is $867 (44%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #66 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,095/mo, rent takes ~26% of Alamosa's median household income ($49,688/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Alamosa 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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