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Rental Market Trends in Albuquerque, NM

What is the average rent in Albuquerque, NM?

$1,182/month

Average Rent

668 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

Albuquerque, NM Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Albuquerque, NM is $1,182 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,645/month, making renting in Albuquerque more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Albuquerque average $867 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Albuquerque average $1,182 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Albuquerque average $1,440 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Albuquerque average $1,866 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$867/month
405 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,182/month
668 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,440/month
962 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,866/month
1,245 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,418/month
589 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,028/month
1,061 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,389/month
1,607 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,714/month
2,190 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,335/month
755 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,591/month
1,089 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,229/month
645 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,632/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,540/month
1,814 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Albuquerque, NM?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $4 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Albuquerque, NM
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Albuquerque, NM
Percentage*
Rent Range
22% Below $700/month
35% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Albuquerque?

Based on current rent prices, Foothill Estates, Supper Rock and Trumbull Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Albuquerque.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Foothill Estates
$918/month
639 Sq Ft
Supper Rock
$918/month
639 Sq Ft
Trumbull Village
$922/month
548 Sq Ft
La Mesa
$934/month
495 Sq Ft
McKinley
$955/month
531 Sq Ft
South San Pedro
$958/month
661 Sq Ft
Indian Acres
$989/month
756 Sq Ft
Chelwood Vista
$997/month
656 Sq Ft
Montogmery Park
$1,035/month
657 Sq Ft
La Reina De Los Altos
$1,036/month
594 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Albuquerque?

Based on current rent prices, Stonebridge Pointe, North Albuquerque Acres and Antelope Run are the most expensive neighborhoods in Albuquerque.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stonebridge Pointe
$1,940/month
639 Sq Ft
North Albuquerque Acres
$1,795/month
779 Sq Ft
Antelope Run
$1,750/month
774 Sq Ft
Nor Este
$1,742/month
802 Sq Ft
High Desert
$1,739/month
775 Sq Ft
Sandia Heights South
$1,710/month
857 Sq Ft
Quail Springs
$1,681/month
832 Sq Ft
Balloon Fiesta Park
$1,678/month
788 Sq Ft
Wildflower Area
$1,673/month
790 Sq Ft
Heritage Hills
$1,672/month
801 Sq Ft

Which Albuquerque neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Heights
$1,336/month
685 Sq Ft
North Valley
$1,506/month
729 Sq Ft
Midtown Albuquerque
$1,093/month
647 Sq Ft
Mesa Del Oso/Promenade
$1,323/month
664 Sq Ft
Del Norte
$1,278/month
653 Sq Ft
South San Pedro
$958/month
661 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,396/month
727 Sq Ft
Downtown Albuquerque
$1,368/month
688 Sq Ft
Seven Bar Ranch
$1,390/month
661 Sq Ft
Paradise Hills Civic
$1,385/month
744 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 $1,182, you’ll want to make about $3,940 per month or $47,280 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 $867 - $1,866. 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

Foothill Estates

Albuquerque, NM

Stonebridge Pointe

Albuquerque, NM

Studio
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One Bedroom
$918/month
$1,440/month
Two Bedroom
$997/month
$1,777/month
Three Bedroom
$1,399/month
$2,071/month
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Apartment communities in Albuquerque we think you'll love

The Senary by Allaso

The Senary by Allaso

7501 Jefferson St NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87109

$1,581 - $2,666 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

The Charlie ABQ

The Charlie ABQ

7682 Woodmont Ave,
Albuquerque, NM 87114

$2,866 - $3,763 Total Monthly Price

2-4 Beds

Eagle Point Apartments

Eagle Point Apartments

4401 Morris St NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111

$967 - $1,402 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Arrowhead Pointe

Arrowhead Pointe

12021 Skyline Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87123

$1,013 - $1,373 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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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 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.

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