Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 5, 2025

Average rent in
Albuquerque, NM

Last updated on November 5, 2025

Last updated on November 5, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Albuquerque, NM is $1,275. This is -34%, or $662, lower than the national average.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,275

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

635

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Albuquerque, NM is $1,275. This is -34%, or $662, lower than the national average.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
53%
29%
7%
2%
$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 decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $964 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,175. Houses for rent in Albuquerque, NM are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,975.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$956

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,234

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,945

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,350

6%

9%

Studio

$795

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$956

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,234

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

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 by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,679
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Albuquerque, NM is 24% 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

448 Shorewood Dr Nw #A - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

House for rent in Albuquerque

448 Shorewood Dr Nw #A, Albuquerque, NM 87121

1 bed

1 bath

$550

House for rent

Available Jul 7

448 Shorewood Dr Nw - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Albuquerque

448 Shorewood Dr Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87121

1 bed

3 baths

$550

House for rent

Available Dec 1

Sunrise South - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Sunrise South

1024 Alvarado Dr Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

422 Texas St Ne - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

La Mesa apartment for rent in Albuquerque

422 Texas St NE

422 Texas St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

8915 Central NE - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

8915 Central NE

8915 Central Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87123

1 bed

1 bath

$679

Apartment for rent

Home @ Valencia - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.4

Excellent

Home @ Valencia

5500 Eastern Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$995

Apartment for rent

The Four33 - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.3

Very good

The Four33

433 Mesilla St Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1 bed

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

2645 Graceland Dr Ne #2 - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Bel-Air house for rent in Albuquerque

1 bed

1 bath

$800

$700

Price drop

House for rent