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Rental Market Trends in Santa Fe, NM

What is the average rent in Santa Fe, NM?

$1,688/month

Average Rent

698 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Santa Fe, NM is $1,688 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,157 per month for a studio, $1,688 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,866 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,260 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,157/month
413 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,688/month
698 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,866/month
973 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,260/month
1,222 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,996/month
753 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,570/month
1,361 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,611/month
1,822 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,750/month
598 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,454/month
1,065 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,444/month
1,209 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.4%, which averages out to $74 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Fe, NM
Last Updated April 2026
$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
47% $1,501 - $2,000/month
21% 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
$1,603/month
500 Sq Ft
Southwest Santa Fe
$1,779/month
704 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
$1,779/month
704 Sq Ft
Villa San Miguel
$1,603/month
500 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
$1,779/month
704 Sq Ft
Villa San Miguel
$1,603/month
500 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 $1,688, you’ll want to make about $5,626 per month or $67,512 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
-
$1,196/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,730/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,959/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,332/month
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Turquesa

Turquesa

4700 Wagon Rd,
Santa Fe, NM 87507

$1,713 - $2,753 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Solwyn

Solwyn

5520 Wellness Way,
Santa Fe, NM 87507

$1,673 - $2,884 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

South Meadows

South Meadows

2800 S Meadows Rd,
Santa Fe, NM 87507

$1,772 - $2,598 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 February 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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