Gallup

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Gallup, NM Area Guide

Experience vibrant culture, arts, and the spirit of the Wild West

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Stretched along the historic U.S. Route 66, Gallup is the most populous city between Flagstaff and Albuquerque. Known as the epicenter of Native American history, art, culture, and tradition in the Southwest, Gallup is home to many people with ancestral ties to the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes. Gallup is also enriched by Latin American communities, with unique art and cuisine representing a blend of cultures.

Surrounded by red sandstone cliffs and vast open spaces, Gallup is referred to as the “Adventure Capital of New Mexico” for its many extensive trails and parks as well as abundant opportunities for hot air ballooning, rodeo, hunting, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Gallup is a city steeped in tradition, offering a variety of exhibits at the Red Rock Museum and the Rex Museum in addition to a host of events celebrating the area’s rich heritage.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Gallup, NM is $1,251 for a studio, $904 for one bedroom, $1,128 for two bedrooms, and $1,179 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gallup has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$904/month
688 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gallup, NM is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

37 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

29 / 100

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

Indian Hills Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Red Rock Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Stagecoach Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Tobe Turpen Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Gallup Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Chief Manuelito Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

John F. Kennedy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Uplift Community School

Public

Grades K-8

Gallup High

Public

Grades 9-12

Miyamura High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Middle College High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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Houses for Rent in Gallup

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 2026.