Santa Fe

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Santa Fe, NM

Area Guide

Rugged beauty and a timeless character define this high desert city

Desert Culture Artistic Outdoors Historic

Santa Fe is a blend of the cultures that established the area. In this city, the Old West meets Native American, Spanish, and Mexican cultures. The locals are passionate about art, history, and active lifestyles, with all three easily accessible from anywhere in town. The center of it all is the Santa Fe Plaza, where you can shop, visit art galleries, grab a quick bite to eat, or just sit in the sun.

This historic city is packed full of traditions and excitement. The Burning of Zozobra, also known as Old Man Gloom, is one of the city’s favorite traditions that takes place in September each year. More than 50,000 people turn out each year to cheer on the burning and take part in the festivities. Year-round fun is provided by the countless museums, breweries, delicious restaurants, and shopping destinations scattered throughout town. Sandwiched between Santa Fe National Forest and Valles Caldera National Preserve, outdoorsy types will be in heaven with the abundant options for hiking, camping, rock climbing, mountain biking, and general exploration just outside of town. Those lucky enough to be residents of this bustling city have a variety of modern apartment communities and Pueblo-inspired homes to rent.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Santa Fe, NM is $1,167 for a studio, $1,708 for one bedroom, $1,914 for two bedrooms, and $2,314 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Fe has decreased by -4.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,708/month
701 Sq Ft
House
$3,451/month
1,620 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,203/month
744 Sq Ft
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Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

El Dorado Community School

Public

Grades K-8

396 Students

Gonzales Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

319 Students

Carlos Gilbert Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

303 Students

Atalaya Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

271 Students

Acequia Madre Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

138 Students

El Dorado Community School

Public

Grades K-8

396 Students

Gonzales Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

319 Students

Mandela International Magnet (MIMS)

Public

Grades 7-12

293 Students

Nina Otero Community School

Public

Grades PK-8

682 Students

El Camino Real Academy Community

Public

Grades PK-8

778 Students

Mandela International Magnet (MIMS)

Public

Grades 7-12

293 Students

Santa Fe High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,599 Students

Pojoaque High

Public

Grades 9-12

636 Students

Capital High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,398 Students

Santa Fe Indian School

Public

Grades 7-12

694 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Frenchy's Field
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Park
  • Salvador Perez Park
  • Sante Fe Ski Area
  • Santa Fe Southern Railway

Military Bases

Airports

  • Santa Fe Regional

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Living in Santa Fe

Restaurants

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With more restaurants per capita than almost any other city in the country, you can be sure you'll find food to your liking. The local food question is "red or green?" That refers to the kind of chile you prefer with your eggs, your burgers, your steak or your enchiladas - local chile is an obsession here. If you live in Santa Fe, you will acquire a taste for it. Locals like Bert's Burger Bowl on Guadalupe Road. Or, for a special evening out, dress up to enjoy upscale cuisine at The Compound on Canyon Road. Sunset, fresh guacamole prepared tableside and pitchers of Margaritas are summer traditions at Gabriel's, just a few miles north of town.

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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 September 2025.