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Rental Market Trends in Albuquerque, NM

What is the average rent in Albuquerque, NM?

$1,154/month

Average Rent

667 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Albuquerque, NM is $1,154 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Albuquerque more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Albuquerque, you can expect to pay about $863 per month for a studio, $1,154 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,436 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,839 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$863/month
411 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,154/month
667 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,436/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,839/month
1,245 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,132/month
448 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,971/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,278/month
1,578 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,535/month
2,063 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,079/month
1,080 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,489/month
1,037 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,160/month
614 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,711/month
1,084 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,031/month
1,498 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Albuquerque, NM?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $9 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Albuquerque, NM
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Albuquerque, NM
Percentage*
Rent Range
23% Below $700/month
34% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Albuquerque?

Based on current rent prices, Trumbull Village, Jerry Cline Park and Snow Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Albuquerque.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Trumbull Village
$838/month
570 Sq Ft
Jerry Cline Park
$931/month
613 Sq Ft
Snow Heights
$943/month
638 Sq Ft
Ridgecrest
$944/month
642 Sq Ft
South San Pedro
$971/month
654 Sq Ft
Fair West
$974/month
593 Sq Ft
Virginia Place
$974/month
670 Sq Ft
Indian Acres
$1,013/month
787 Sq Ft
Boyds-Leslie Park
$1,038/month
725 Sq Ft
Netherwood Park
$1,038/month
573 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Albuquerque?

Based on current rent prices, Jade Park, Desert Mountain at High Desert and Trillium at High Desert are the most expensive neighborhoods in Albuquerque.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Jade Park
$2,020/month
752 Sq Ft
Desert Mountain at High Desert
$1,828/month
792 Sq Ft
Trillium at High Desert
$1,828/month
792 Sq Ft
Solterra at High Desert
$1,828/month
792 Sq Ft
North Albuquerque Acres
$1,809/month
775 Sq Ft
West Highlands at High Desert
$1,807/month
779 Sq Ft
Nor Este
$1,790/month
814 Sq Ft
Quail Springs
$1,789/month
826 Sq Ft
Eagle Rock Estates
$1,789/month
826 Sq Ft
North Domingo Baca
$1,780/month
825 Sq Ft

Which Albuquerque neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Albuquerque with the most apartments available are East Albuquerque, Northeast Heights and North Valley .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Albuquerque
$1,178/month
668 Sq Ft
Northeast Heights
$1,322/month
689 Sq Ft
North Valley
$1,539/month
735 Sq Ft
Mesa Del Oso/Promenade
$1,239/month
659 Sq Ft
Midtown Albuquerque
$1,068/month
684 Sq Ft
South San Pedro
$971/month
654 Sq Ft
Uptown Albuquerque
$1,365/month
698 Sq Ft
Academy Hills
$1,306/month
653 Sq Ft
Virginia Place
$974/month
670 Sq Ft
Downtown Albuquerque
$1,316/month
667 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Albuquerque, NM?

Because the average rent in Albuquerque is $1,154, you’ll want to make about $3,846 per month or $46,152 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Albuquerque, NM is 3.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Albuquerque is 9.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $863 - $1,839. You can expect to pay 2.2% less for groceries, 15.5% less for utilities, and 5.9% less for transportation.

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Albuquerque, NM

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How does Albuquerque, NM compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Albuquerque, 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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Apartment Averages

Trumbull Village

Albuquerque, NM

Jade Park

Albuquerque, NM

Studio
$730/month
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One Bedroom
$746/month
-
Two Bedroom
$924/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,121/month
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$1,143 - $1,620 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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801 Locust Pl NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87102

$852 - $2,349 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

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Albuquerque, NM 87121

$1,239 - $5,736 Total Monthly Price

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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