516 E 1st St
516 E 1st St,
Portales, NM 88130
$550
1 Bed
Portales
Portales, NM Area Guide
A charming small town set amongst the beauty of the New Mexican desert
Quiet
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Affordable
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Scenic
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Desert
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Portales is a small New Mexican town where residents enjoy a tight-knit community and sprawling desert views in a historic setting. Low-rise apartments shrouded by trees provide a reprieve from the near-constant sun, but the charm of Portales is always on display. Weekly markets and a quaint city center make this the perfect place to get to know your neighbor. Proximity to Cannon Air Force Base makes this a convenient spot for airmen and women and those who work on base. Highway 70 serves as the main artery for Portales.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Portales, NM is $593 for one bedroom, $1,203 for two bedrooms, and $1,259 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Portales has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$593/month
550 Sq Ft
House
$1,051/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Portales, NM is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
389 Students
Public
Grades K-5
316 Students
Public
Grades K-5
379 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
408 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
807 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Natural History Museum
- Miles Mineral Museum
- Oasis State Park
Military Bases
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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.