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Rental Market Trends in Santa Fe, NM

What is the average rent in Santa Fe, NM?

$1,695/month

Average Rent

702 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

Santa Fe, NM Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Santa Fe, NM is $1,695 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Santa Fe rent prices are 3% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Santa Fe average $1,159 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Santa Fe average $1,695 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Santa Fe average $1,899 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Santa Fe average $2,308 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,159/month
413 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,695/month
702 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,899/month
980 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,308/month
1,246 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,175/month
828 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,483/month
1,131 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,689/month
2,008 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,848/month
576 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,068/month
755 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.8%, which averages out to $64 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Fe, NM
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Santa Fe, NM
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
47% $1,501 - $2,000/month
22% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Fe?

Based on current rent prices, Southwest Santa Fe is the most affordable neighborhood in Santa Fe.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Santa Fe
$1,741/month
709 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Fe?

Based on current rent prices, Southwest Santa Fe is the most expensive neighborhood in Santa Fe.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Santa Fe
$1,741/month
709 Sq Ft

Which Santa Fe neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Santa Fe with the most apartments available is Southwest Santa Fe .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Santa Fe
$1,741/month
709 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 $1,695, you’ll want to make about $5,650 per month or $67,800 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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How does Santa Fe, NM compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Southwest Santa Fe

Santa Fe, NM

Southwest Santa Fe

Santa Fe, NM

Studio
$1,181/month
$1,181/month
One Bedroom
$1,715/month
$1,715/month
Two Bedroom
$1,969/month
$1,969/month
Three Bedroom
$2,386/month
$2,386/month
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Apartment communities in Santa Fe we think you'll love

Turquesa

Turquesa

4700 Wagon Rd,
Santa Fe, NM 87507

$1,594 - $2,678 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Solwyn

Solwyn

5520 Wellness Way,
Santa Fe, NM 87507

$1,644 - $2,679 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Madera Apartments

Madera Apartments

2525 S Meadows Rd,
Santa Fe, NM 87507

$1,759 - $2,757 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Arcadia

Arcadia

5300 Las Soleras Dr,
Santa Fe, NM 87507

$2,097 - $2,962 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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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