Cielo at Alamogordo
2553 1st St,
Alamogordo, NM 88310
2-3 Beds | $1,075 - $1,355
Rental Market Trends in Alamogordo, NM
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Alamogordo, NM is $1,030/month.
Rent in Alamogordo is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,030/month
Average Rent
682 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3.8%
Change / Year
47
Available Apartments
Alamogordo rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Alamogordo average $755 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Alamogordo average $1,030 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Alamogordo average $1,024 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Alamogordo average $1,704 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Alamogordo, NM?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.8%, which averages out to $40 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Alamogordo, NM
July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
22%
Below $700/month
44%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alamogordo, NM?
Because the average rent in Alamogordo is $1,030, you’ll want to make about $3,433 per month or $41,196 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Alamogordo, NM compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Alamogordo, NM to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Alamogordo?
The average rent in Alamogordo is $1,030 per month, which is 38.1% lower than the national average of $1,663.
Are rents going up or down in Alamogordo?
Rents in Alamogordo, NM are increasing, with prices up 3.8% year-over-year and $40 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Alamogordo?
In Alamogordo, NM, 44% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.