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Average Rent in Albuquerque, NM & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 61 apartment communities in Albuquerque, NM. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,667/mo
▼ 0.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$709/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
61
tracked daily
Units Listed
346
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM
Compare average rent across Albuquerque, NM neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | $1,883 | $1,061 | 4 | 64 |
| Albuquerque 87122 | $1,852 | $1,460 | 3 | 34 |
| South San Pedro | $1,781 | $709 | 4 | 21 |
| Elena Gallegos Grant | $1,761 | $1,075 | 7 | 55 |
| Paradise Hills Civic | $1,735 | $1,200 | 6 | 175 |
| Yale Village | $1,593 | $800 | 5 | 20 |
| Taylor Ranch | $1,579 | $973 | 7 | 48 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Albuquerque, NM?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Albuquerque, NM is $1,667 per month across 61 apartment communities and 346 available units. Rents have decreased $6 (0.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Valencia Apartments starting at $709/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,667/mo.
Prices range from $709 to $3,060 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 90 units are currently listed.
Albuquerque, NM Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Albuquerque, NM
Rent Prices by Apartment in Albuquerque, NM
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Valencia Apartments | $709/mo | $1,140/mo | 4 | 3.4 |
| Union 505 Apartments | $963/mo | $1,263/mo | 3 | 2.6 |
| Whispering Sands | $1,070/mo | $1,070/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| The Cedars Apartments | $1,094/mo | $1,094/mo | 1 | 3.5 |
| Tierra Pointe | $1,095/mo | $1,182/mo | 18 | 3.8 |
| Lincoln Place | $1,099/mo | $1,099/mo | 2 | 3.5 |
| Bricklight Courtyard | $1,100/mo | $1,167/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Albuquerque, NM Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Albuquerque, NM
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$67,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,667/mo.
Comfortable income
$80,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($709/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Albuquerque, NM is $65,604 , about 18% 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) | $1,667 |
| Utilities | $382 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $909 |
| Healthcare | $444 |
| Other goods and services | $710 |
| Estimated total | $4,637/mo |
Population
562,488
Median household income
$65,604
Census median rent
$1,085/mo
Rent as % of income
31.1%
Median age
38.7
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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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