# Average Rent in Albuquerque, NM

> How much is rent in Albuquerque, NM? $1,375 median across 2023 units in 149 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: October 26, 2026

## What is the average rent in Albuquerque, NM?

The average listed apartment rent in Albuquerque, NM is $7,833 per month, as of October 26, 2026. This sample includes 2,023 priced apartments in 149 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from October 20, 2026 through October 26, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

149 apartment buildings, 2023 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

[Browse apartments in Albuquerque, NM](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/)

Avg Rent

$7,833/mo

median $1,375

[-3.7% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/trends/)

Cheapest

$680/mo

Uptown Park Apartments

Properties

149

tracked daily

Units

2023

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 149 properties in Albuquerque, NM.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,397

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Albuquerque, NM over the last 3 months. Started at $1,413, ended at $1,397.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Jul | 1,413 |
| Jul | 1,426 |
| Aug | 1,436 |
| Aug | 1,410 |
| Aug | 1,461 |
| Aug | 1,439 |
| Sep | 1,441 |
| Sep | 1,451 |
| Sep | 1,449 |
| Sep | 1,449 |
| Oct | 1,436 |
| Oct | 1,395 |
| Oct | 1,388 |
| Oct | 1,397 |

[Full Albuquerque, NM price history](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Albuquerque, NM Rent Prices

All 149 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 3.6 (70)](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/uptown-park-apartments-albuquerque-nm/): Uptown Park Apartments 6200 Indian School Rd NE Apt 119, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA From $680/mo Avg $680 1 units

[#2 2.3 (9)](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/home-valencia-albuquerque-nm/): Home @ Valencia 5500 Eastern Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USA From $715/mo Avg $715 1 units

[#3 3.5 (59)](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/the-cedars-apartments-albuquerque-nm/): The Cedars Apartments 1700 Indian Plaza Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA From $724/mo Avg $777 2 units

[#4 3.4 (192)](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/tesota-four-hills-albuquerque-nm/): Tesota Four Hills 301 Western Skies Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, USA From $739/mo as of Sep 23 Avg $990 38 units

[#5 2.6 (502)](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/union-505-apartments-albuquerque-nm/): Union 505 Apartments 801 Locust Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA From $748/mo Avg $1,035 40 units

[#6 4.3 (154)](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/abq-encore-apartments-albuquerque-nm/): ABQ Encore Apartments 810 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, USA From $750/mo Avg $850 9 units

[#7 4 (76)](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/nova-view-albuquerque-nm/): Nova View 1330 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA From $750/mo Avg $964 7 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Uptown Park Apartments 6200 Indian School Rd NE Apt 119, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/uptown-park-apartments-albuquerque-nm/) | $680 | $680 | -- | 3.6 (70) | 1 |
| 2 | [Home @ Valencia 5500 Eastern Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/home-valencia-albuquerque-nm/) | $715 | $715 | $1.30/ft² | 2.3 (9) | 1 |
| 3 | [The Cedars Apartments 1700 Indian Plaza Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/the-cedars-apartments-albuquerque-nm/) | $724 | $777 | $1.71/ft² | 3.5 (59) | 2 |
| 4 | [Tesota Four Hills 301 Western Skies Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/tesota-four-hills-albuquerque-nm/) | $739 as of Sep 23 | $990 | $1.22/ft² | 3.4 (192) | 38 |
| 5 | [Union 505 Apartments 801 Locust Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/union-505-apartments-albuquerque-nm/) | $748 | $1,035 | $2.22/ft² | 2.6 (502) | 40 |
| 6 | [ABQ Encore Apartments 810 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/abq-encore-apartments-albuquerque-nm/) | $750 | $850 | $1.98/ft² | 4.3 (154) | 9 |
| 7 | [Nova View 1330 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/nova-view-albuquerque-nm/) | $750 | $964 | $1.59/ft² | 4 (76) | 7 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

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[Uptown Park Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/uptown-park-apartments-albuquerque-nm/): ![Uptown Park Apartments apartments in Albuquerque, NM](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/4832?w=600) 3.6 (70) 6200 Indian School Rd NE Apt 119, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA From $680/mo 1 units

[Home @ Valencia](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/home-valencia-albuquerque-nm/): ![Home @ Valencia apartments in Albuquerque, NM](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/places/ChIJ_bV_z7ILIocRvcQ9x26sJ4Y/photos/Aa-ngMaeX6l2fzJw5M_-dDV6Thr_bDD0BXlHJiqAIIhI0TCrNoGKiM-mYJTgf05Jsdcg_9BtKaztnYuk1vUYMFZdkFsG-G8piyhRZhZwyHxXzvWypZ2l8bDkpNDy9gmEgY5sjd8TSX0XMsEHbFfW_Ow3M3sywkHMEHD0baPbRS-z2UkHX-U89w3L2UrUuehLHyV81kzttuGIYghlixy5PA1ut3ZTDhmxGq4eF5ztrDVCUb3GmLrfdEjljEX_EiDEM732a061aGM7-Vhml9sYsekmIsoE90kFhzJKn1Yi8TtAd-9ITNd5iBJ3OJJl4eBVu9ZV_F4xi04kq91az92Dw2TQc5ZG3C6w4rcSpujqPfaHshA5PeeaeVgr0RxZ3IOSQRbDoxL-4XVA8jC4IuAffaBdiuyMH8YTtwQ?w=600) 2.3 (9) 5500 Eastern Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USA From $715/mo 1 units

[The Cedars Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/the-cedars-apartments-albuquerque-nm/): ![The Cedars Apartments apartments in Albuquerque, NM](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/4839?w=600) 3.5 (59) 1700 Indian Plaza Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA From $724/mo 2 units

[Tesota Four Hills](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/tesota-four-hills-albuquerque-nm/): ![Tesota Four Hills apartments in Albuquerque, NM](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/12490?w=600) 3.4 (192) 301 Western Skies Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, USA From $739/mo prices as of Sep 23 38 units

[Union 505 Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/union-505-apartments-albuquerque-nm/): ![Union 505 Apartments apartments in Albuquerque, NM](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/5148?w=600) 2.6 (502) 801 Locust Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA From $748/mo 40 units

[ABQ Encore Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/abq-encore-apartments-albuquerque-nm/): ![ABQ Encore Apartments apartments in Albuquerque, NM](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/12485?w=600) 4.3 (154) 810 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, USA From $750/mo 9 units

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By Area

## Albuquerque, NM neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 15 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Elena Gallegos Grant 30](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Elena%20Gallegos%20Grant)[Rhodes Acres 26](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Rhodes%20Acres)[Paradise Hills Civic 17](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Paradise%20Hills%20Civic)[South San Pedro 13](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=South%20San%20Pedro)[Echo Canyon Estates 12](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Echo%20Canyon%20Estates)[Taylor Ranch 12](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Taylor%20Ranch)[Broadway Central Corridor Partnership 9](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Broadway%20Central%20Corridor%20Partnership)[Eastridge 9](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Eastridge)[Vista Encantada 9](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Vista%20Encantada)[Linda Vista 8](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Linda%20Vista)[Sawmill Area 8](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Sawmill%20Area)[Yale Village 6](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Yale%20Village)[Alameda 5](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Alameda)[Albuquerque 87122 4](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Albuquerque%2087122)[Sunset Ranch 4](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/?neighborhood=Sunset%20Ranch)

[Compare neighborhood rents on the Albuquerque, NM rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/rent-map/)

## Albuquerque, NM Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Albuquerque, NM is **$7,833 per month**, based on 2023 units across 149 apartment communities. Prices range from $680 at Uptown Park Apartments to $999,565 at NM Apartment Advisors, Inc..

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $957/mo | $680/mo | 93 |
| 1 Bed | $1,278/mo | $715/mo | 764 |
| 2 Bed | $1,533/mo | $915/mo | 885 |
| 3 Bed | $1,859/mo | $1,295/mo | 193 |
| 4 Bed | $1,887/mo | $1,456/mo | 4 |

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Building Economics

## How much do Albuquerque, NM apartments earn?

The 23 buildings we can estimate generate about **$5.5M** in rental revenue per month ($66M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [1.Olympus Alameda](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/olympus-alameda-albuquerque-nm/#revenue-section) | $664K/mo | | 92% | 367 |
| [2.La Paloma Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/la-paloma-apartments-albuquerque-nm/#revenue-section) | $610K/mo | $1,519 / $1,545 | 93% | 424 |
| [3.Las Mananitas Luxury Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/las-mananitas-luxury-apartments-albuquerque-nm/#revenue-section) | $463K/mo | $1,440 / $1,602 | 96% | 300 |
| [4.Andalucia Villas](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/andalucia-villas-albuquerque-nm/#revenue-section) | $447K/mo | $2,087 / $2,059 | 90% | 241 |
| [5.The Lakes Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/the-lakes-apartments-albuquerque-nm/#revenue-section) | $363K/mo | $1,268 / $1,259 | 96% | 299 |
| 18 more estimated buildings | $3.0M/mo | | | |

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

## Who rents in Albuquerque, NM, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Albuquerque, NM averages **$1,278/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,533/mo**. At the local median household income of **$65,604**, that works out to **143% of gross income**, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Albuquerque, NM at **$1,085/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/trends/) runs **622% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Albuquerque, NM while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

### Who employs renters in Albuquerque

Demand in the Albuquerque rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:

- Sandia National Laboratories

- Kirtland Air Force Base

- University of New Mexico

- Presbyterian Healthcare

Mean one-way commute in Albuquerque, NM is **22 minutes**, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing [which properties](https://average-rent.com/city/albuquerque-nm/apartments/) sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Albuquerque, NM?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$313,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $7,833/mo.

Comfortable income

$376,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($680/mo), you need to earn at least **$27,000/year**.

Median household income in Albuquerque, NM is **$65,604** , about 83% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Albuquerque, NM

Overall prices in Albuquerque, NM runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Albuquerque, NM's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $7,833 |
| Utilities | $382 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $909 |
| Healthcare | $444 |
| Other goods and services | $710 |
| Estimated total | $10,803/mo |

Population

562,488

Median household income

$65,604

Census median rent

$1,085/mo

Census rent burden

31.1%

Median age

38.7

Mean commute

22 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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## Nearby cities in New Mexico

How Albuquerque, NM rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Albuquerque, NM | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Rio Rancho, NM](https://average-rent.com/city/rio-rancho-nm/) | $1,494 | -81% | -8.1% | 10 |
| [Santa FE, NM](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-fe-nm/) | $1,762 | -78% | -24% | 8 |
| [Las Cruces, NM](https://average-rent.com/city/las-cruces-nm/) | $1,484 | -81% | +8.9% | 7 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Albuquerque, NM?

The average listed apartment rent in Albuquerque, NM is $7,833 per month, as of October 26, 2026. This sample includes 2,023 priced apartments in 149 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Albuquerque, NM?

The median asking rent in Albuquerque, NM is $1,375 per month, computed from 2023 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $7,833/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Albuquerque, NM?

The lowest available rent in Albuquerque, NM starts at $680 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Albuquerque, NM?

1-bedroom apartments in Albuquerque, NM average $1,278/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $715/mo across 764 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Albuquerque, NM?

2-bedroom apartments in Albuquerque, NM average $1,533/mo. Units start from $915/mo across 885 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Albuquerque, NM

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

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