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Rental Market Trends in Santa Fe, NM

What is the average rent in Santa Fe, NM?

$1,681/month

Average Rent

701 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Santa Fe, NM is $1,681 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/month, which means Santa Fe rent prices are 3% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Santa Fe, you can expect to pay about $1,136 per month for a studio, $1,681 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,877 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,264 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,136/month
413 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,681/month
701 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,877/month
973 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,264/month
1,222 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,125/month
718 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,739/month
1,195 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,669/month
1,814 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,020/month
2,303 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,627/month
627 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,562/month
1,419 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Santa Fe, NM?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.7%, which averages out to $78 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Fe, NM
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Santa Fe, NM
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
16% $1,001 - $1,500/month
44% $1,501 - $2,000/month
23% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Fe?

Based on current rent prices, Villa San Miguel and Southwest Santa Fe" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Fe.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Villa San Miguel
$1,495/month
513 Sq Ft
Southwest Santa Fe
$1,718/month
691 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Fe?

Based on current rent prices, Southwest Santa Fe and Villa San Miguel" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Fe.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Santa Fe
$1,718/month
691 Sq Ft
Villa San Miguel
$1,495/month
513 Sq Ft

Which Santa Fe neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Santa Fe with the most apartments available are Southwest Santa Fe and Villa San Miguel" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Santa Fe
$1,718/month
691 Sq Ft
Villa San Miguel
$1,495/month
513 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Santa Fe is $1,681, you’ll want to make about $5,603 per month or $67,236 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

Villa San Miguel

Santa Fe, NM

Southwest Santa Fe

Santa Fe, NM

Studio
-
$1,110/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,706/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,966/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,288/month
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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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