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Rental Market Trends in Portales, NM

What is the average rent in Portales, NM?

$588/month

Average Rent

550 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Portales, NM is $588 per month. This is 64% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Portales more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Portales, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $588 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,186 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,238 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$588/month
550 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,186/month
1,292 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,238/month
1,827 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,045/month
728 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,260/month
1,370 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Portales, NM?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $6 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 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Portales, NM
Last Updated June 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Portales, NM
Percentage*
Rent Range
33% Below $700/month
33% $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 Portales, NM?

Because the average rent in Portales is $588, you’ll want to make about $1,960 per month or $23,520 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.

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Apartment Averages

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109 S Boston Ave

109 S Boston Ave

109 S Boston Ave,
Portales, NM 88130

2 Beds | $585

503 W 1st St

503 W 1st St

503 W 1st St,
Portales, NM 88130

1 Bed | $545

704 S Abilene Ave

704 S Abilene Ave

704 S Abilene Ave,
Portales, NM 88130

1 Bed | $850

585 S Roosevelt Rd U

585 S Roosevelt Rd U

585 S Roosevelt Rd U,
Portales, NM 88130

3 Beds | $1,500

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† 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.

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