Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Albuquerque, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Albuquerque
$1,350/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Albuquerque is $1,350 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Albuquerque
744
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Albuquerque rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Albuquerque, NM
Average rent prices in Albuquerque have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Albuquerque, NM
Rent prices in Albuquerque vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Albuquerque is $1,093, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Albuquerque run $978 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $804 | No Change | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $995 |  2% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,295 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | 5% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Del Norte | $1,154 | |
Downtown Albuquerque | $910 | |
Hodgin | $1,196 | |
La Mesa | $925 | |
Nob Hill | $1,565 | |
South San Pedro | $977 | |
Taylor Ranch | $1,675 | |
Trumbull Village | $925 | |
University Heights | $1,250 | |
Victory Hills | $1,097 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,093 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,095 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $805 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$804
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
South San Pedro
Average rent
$977
Trumbull Village
Average rent
$925
Hodgin
Average rent
$1,196
La Mesa
Average rent
$925
Victory Hills
Average rent
$1,097
Taylor Ranch
Average rent
$1,675
University Heights
Average rent
$1,250
Downtown Albuquerque
Average rent
$910
Nob Hill
Average rent
$1,565
Del Norte
Average rent
$1,154
Apartments
Average rent
$1,093
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$805
Last 30 days
4%
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.
How does rent in Albuquerque, NM compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Albuquerque and Bernalillo by all bedroom counts and property types.
Albuquerque
29%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Albuquerque, NM is 23% lower than the median rent in Bernalillo, NM.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$1,595
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13%$1,500
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10%$1,895
12%$1,545
8%$1,850
$2,000
2%$1,799
16%$1,095
38%$2,000
8%Cost of living in Albuquerque, NM
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 5% higher |
| Housing | 10% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 17% lower |
Discover rentals in Albuquerque, NM
2d ago
6001 Topke Pl Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$580–$970
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Trumbull Village apartment for rent in Albuquerque
110 Charleston St Se #3, Albuquerque, NM 87108
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
2h ago
Verified
950 Louisiana Blvd Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$645–$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
La Mesa apartment for rent in Albuquerque
422 Texas St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Netherwood Park house for rent in Albuquerque
1801 Notre Dame Dr Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87106
4 beds
5 baths
$7,800
House for rent
Available Mar 14
5d+ ago
Vista Grande house for rent in Albuquerque
3928 Desert Sage Ct Nw #1, Albuquerque, NM 87120
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Mar 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Albuquerque
5 beds
4 baths
$6,100
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Nob Hill house for rent in Albuquerque
305 Aliso Dr Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Mar 14
1d ago
Verified
7100 Louisiana Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$780–$1,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
10800 Golf Course Rd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7600 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$2,976
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1200 Dickerson Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,426
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7100 Louisiana Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1 –2 beds
1–2 baths
$780–$1,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
950 Louisiana Blvd Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$645–$1,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5404 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7100 Louisiana Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$780–$1,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
10800 Golf Course Rd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1200 Dickerson Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,426
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Albuquerque, NM
Quick answers to common questions about the Albuquerque rental market.
How much is rent in Albuquerque?
The average rent in Albuquerque is $1,350 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Albuquerque?
Average rent prices in Albuquerque have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Albuquerque rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Albuquerque is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Albuquerque?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Albuquerque are Downtown Albuquerque ($910/mo), Trumbull Village ($925/mo), and La Mesa ($925/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Albuquerque?
To comfortably afford rent in Albuquerque, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Albuquerque?
May offers the lowest rents in Albuquerque with about 9% savings compared to February, the most expensive month. November and December are the least competitive months with lower demand.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).