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Rental Market Trends in Ruidoso, NM

What is the average rent in Ruidoso, NM?

$957/month

Average Rent

0 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+15.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Ruidoso, NM is $957 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Ruidoso more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Ruidoso, you can expect to pay about $641 per month for a studio, $957 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $890 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$641/month
450 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$957/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$890/month
553 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Ruidoso, NM?

In the past year, rent has increased by 15.5%, which averages out to $149 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Ruidoso, NM
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ruidoso, NM
Percentage*
Rent Range
33% Below $700/month
67% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $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 Ruidoso, NM?

Because the average rent in Ruidoso is $957, you’ll want to make about $3,190 per month or $38,280 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.

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Ruidoso, NM

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Apartment Averages

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Woodlands Cabins

Woodlands Cabins

141 Upper Terrace Dr,
Ruidoso, NM 88345

1-2 Beds | $1,050 - $1,395

311 Mechem Dr

311 Mechem Dr

311 Mechem Dr,
Ruidoso, NM 88345

Studio - 3 Beds | $550 - $1,300

604 White Mountain Dr

604 White Mountain Dr

604 White Mountain Dr,
Ruidoso, NM 88345

2 Beds | $1,600

209 N Eagle Dr

209 N Eagle Dr

209 N Eagle Dr,
Ruidoso, NM 88345

2 Beds | $1,550

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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.

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