Studio Apartment Rent in Alamosa, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Alamosa, Colorado as of October 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,071 and +39% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Alamosa
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Alamosa
Compare Alamosa's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Trinidad | $770 |
| 3 | Alamosa (this page) | $790 |
| 4 | Clifton | $840 |
| 5 | Montrose | $880 |
| 6 | Cortez | $910 |
| 7 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 8 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 9 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 10 | Granby | $1,060 |
| 11 | Woodland Park | $1,090 |
| 12 | Greeley | $1,100 |
| 13 | Fruita | $1,110 |
| 14 | Evans | $1,160 |
| 15 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry Creek | $2,450 |
| 2 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 3 | Morrison | $2,000 |
| 4 | Commerce City | $1,940 |
| 5 | Greenwood Village | $1,930 |
| 6 | Lone Tree | $1,880 |
| 7 | Thornton | $1,878 |
| 8 | Castle Rock | $1,870 |
| 9 | Evergreen | $1,860 |
| 10 | Littleton | $1,850 |
| 11 | Parker | $1,840 |
| 12 | Broomfield | $1,840 |
| 13 | Castle Pines | $1,820 |
| 14 | Meridian | $1,818 |
| 15 | Erie | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Alamosa.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Alamosa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad, CO | 93.1 mi | $770 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Pueblo, CO | 96.4 mi | $912 | +$122 (+15%) |
| Manitou Springs, CO | 111.8 mi | $920 | +$130 (+16%) |
| Fountain, CO | 112.4 mi | $1,420 | +$630 (+80%) |
| Security-Widefield, CO | 116.5 mi | $1,300 | +$510 (+65%) |
| Woodland Park, CO | 117.2 mi | $1,090 | +$300 (+38%) |
| Los Alamos, NM | 117.5 mi | $990 | +$200 (+25%) |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 121.8 mi | $1,342 | +$552 (+70%) |
| Santa Fe, NM | 126.5 mi | $1,283 | +$493 (+62%) |
| Aspen, CO | 129.3 mi | $1,650 | +$860 (+109%) |
| Monument, CO | 130.8 mi | $1,650 | +$860 (+109%) |
| Durango, CO | 139.4 mi | $1,260 | +$470 (+59%) |
Studio rent in Alamosa — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Alamosa?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Alamosa, Colorado is $790 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,071.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Alamosa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,600 ($2,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alamosa expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Alamosa's studio median of $790 is +39% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alamosa rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with studio data, Alamosa ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Alamosa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Trinidad ($770).