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Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Albuquerque, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Albuquerque rent stands today
Albuquerque, NM rent rose 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,345/month. Renters today are paying $67 more per month on average than last year as the market continues to climb toward its recent peak in 2025-09.
Compared to national trends
Albuquerque sits 29.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 794 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Albuquerque rent for about $800/month, 1-bedrooms around $976/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,275/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $2,498/month. Houses command a median of $2,102/month compared to apartments at $1,100/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Albuquerque, NM, Arroyo Del Oso North rents fell 79.5% year over year to $1,373/month, Plaza Vieja dropped 71.5% to $999/month, and West Old Town declined 70.0% to $1,650/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide rent increase of 5.2%, showing significant neighborhood variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Albuquerque
$1,345/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Albuquerque is $1,345 per month as of November 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Albuquerque
794
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Albuquerque rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Albuquerque, NM
Average rent prices in Albuquerque have increased by 1% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $2,102. 1-bedroom apartments in Albuquerque run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $976 |  1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,275 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,497 | No Change | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Albuquerque | $1,162 | |
Hodgin | $1,210 | |
La Mesa | $882 | |
Nob Hill | $1,575 | |
Silver Hill | $1,109 | |
South San Pedro | $995 | |
Taylor Ranch | $1,834 | |
Trumbull Village | $887 | |
University Heights | $1,210 | |
Victory Hills | $1,165 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,390 | 4% | 5% | |
Houses | $2,102 | 2% | 7% | |
Rooms | $823 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$976
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,497
Last year
9%
South San Pedro
Average rent
$995
Trumbull Village
Average rent
$887
Hodgin
Average rent
$1,210
University Heights
Average rent
$1,210
Taylor Ranch
Average rent
$1,834
Downtown Albuquerque
Average rent
$1,162
Nob Hill
Average rent
$1,575
Victory Hills
Average rent
$1,165
Silver Hill
Average rent
$1,109
La Mesa
Average rent
$882
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,102
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$823
Last 30 days
6%
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
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Albuquerque, NM is 25% lower than the median rent in Bernalillo, NM.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,805
6%$1,700
28%$1,386
31%$1,755
$1,195
10%$1,825
16%$2,099
10%$1,702
$2,000
5%$1,544
60%$1,100
39%$1,299
26%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
5d+ ago
4501 Shepard Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$475–$715
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Albuquerque
448 Shorewood Dr Nw #A, Albuquerque, NM 87121
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jul 7
2d ago
House for rent in Albuquerque
448 Shorewood Dr Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87121
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 12
1d ago
6001 Topke Pl Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$580–$970
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Mar 14
5d+ ago
Vista Del Norte Alliance house for rent in Albuquerque
6620 Agave Verde Way Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87113
4 beds
4 baths
$6,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Albuquerque
715 Branding Iron St Se, Albuquerque, NM 87123
5 beds
3.5 baths
$6,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Albuquerque
5 beds
4 baths
$6,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Apr 1
15h ago
Verified
7100 Louisiana Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$780–$1,640
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
6001 Moon St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,207
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
17h ago
Verified
7600 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,406–$3,357
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10800 Golf Course Rd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,350
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1200 Dickerson Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,426
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
7100 Louisiana Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$780–$1,640
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
950 Louisiana Blvd Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$645–$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
5404 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
7100 Louisiana Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$780–$1,640
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
7600 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,406–$3,357
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1200 Dickerson Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,426
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
6001 Moon St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
3 beds
2 baths
$1,882–$2,057
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $1,345 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Albuquerque?
Average rent prices in Albuquerque have increased by 1% 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 $555 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Albuquerque?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Albuquerque are La Mesa ($882/mo), Trumbull Village ($887/mo), and South San Pedro ($995/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).