Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 21, 2025

Average rent in
Albuquerque, NM

Last updated on December 21, 2025

Last updated on December 21, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Albuquerque, NM is $1,275. This is -33%, or $631, lower than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,275

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

773

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Albuquerque, NM is $1,275. This is -33%, or $631, lower than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
53%
27%
8%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

60%
40%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Albuquerque, NM

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Albuquerque, NM have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Albuquerque, NM

The monthly rent for an apartment in Albuquerque, NM is $1,050. A 1-bedroom apartment in Albuquerque, NM costs about $950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,185. Houses for rent in Albuquerque, NM are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$947

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,275

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,995

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,395

6%

2%

Studio

$790

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$790

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$947

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Albuquerque, NM, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Albuquerque, NM to other cities

Median rent prices in Albuquerque, NM for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bernalillo, NM.

Albuquerque

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Albuquerque, NM is 29% lower than the median rent in Bernalillo, NM.

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Cost of living in
Albuquerque, NM

The overall cost of living in Albuquerque, NM is 5% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% higher

Groceries

3% lower

Health

2% higher

Housing

11% lower

Transportation

14% lower

Utilities

13% lower

Apartments for rent in Albuquerque

Discover rentals in Albuquerque, NM

The Courtyards - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

The Courtyards

6001 Topke Place Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87109

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$580–$970

Apartment for rent

Sunrise South - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Sunrise South

1024 Alvarado Dr Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Price drop

Apartment for rent

8915 Central NE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

8915 Central NE

8915 Central Avenue Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87123

1 bed

1 bath

$629–$679

Apartment for rent

420 Redondo Drive Northeast #JEMEZ - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Albuquerque

UNM Area: Casas del Rio (Jemez) Lease Takeover — (Feb 1-May 1) $689/mo

420 Redondo Drive Northeast #JEMEZ, Albuquerque, NM 87106

1 bed

1 bath

$689

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

Home @ Valencia - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Home @ Valencia

5500 Eastern Avenue Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$995

Apartment for rent

513 Kentucky St SE - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

513 Kentucky St SE

513 Kentucky Street Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$725–$1,450

Apartment for rent

The Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

8.8

Very good

The Ridge

557 Tramway Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87123

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$725–$1,520

Apartment for rent

Canyon Crest - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Canyon Crest

7303 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$750–$1,376

Apartment for rent