Encanto at Mesa Del Sol
2500 Bobby Foster Rd SE,
Albuquerque, NM 87106
1-3 Beds | $1,595 - $2,180
Rental Market Trends in Albuquerque, NM
What is the average rent in Albuquerque, NM?
$1,169/month
Average Rent
667 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Albuquerque, NM is $1,169 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $856 per month for a studio, $1,169 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 $1,769 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Albuquerque, NM?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $21 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Albuquerque, NM
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
24%
Below $700/month
34%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Albuquerque?
Based on current rent prices, Fair West, Ridgecrest and South San Pedro are the most affordable neighborhoods in Albuquerque.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Albuquerque?
Based on current rent prices, Trumbull Village, Desert Mountain at High Desert and Trillium at High Desert are the most expensive neighborhoods in Albuquerque.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Albuquerque, NM?
Because the average rent in Albuquerque is $1,169, you’ll want to make about $3,896 per month or $46,752 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 4.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Albuquerque is 10.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $856 - $1,769. You can expect to pay 2.3% less for groceries, 13.1% less for utilities, and 13.1% less for transportation.
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.
Studio
$784/month
$730/month
One Bedroom
$787/month
$754/month
Two Bedroom
$1,027/month
$930/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,170/month
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.