Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Albuquerque, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Albuquerque, NM rent rose 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,282/month. Renters today are paying $52 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.3% month-over-month decline in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Albuquerque sits 34.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters with 683 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Albuquerque rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $975/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,285/month, with 3-bedrooms and larger units reaching $2,075 and $2,525/month respectively. Houses rent at a median of $2,150/month while apartments are lower at $1,076/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
West Old Town rents fell 76.1% year over year to $1,316/month, with Arroyo Del Oso North and Del Rey also seeing declines of 72.2% and 68.6%. These steep drops contrast with the citywide rise of 2.6%, showing localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Albuquerque
$1,282/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Albuquerque is $1,282 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $668 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Albuquerque
683
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Albuquerque rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Albuquerque, NM
Average rent prices in Albuquerque have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,076, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Albuquerque run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,199.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 | 2% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $975 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,285 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,075 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,525 | 1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Barelas | $1,150 | |
Hodgin | $1,154 | |
La Mesa | $900 | |
Nob Hill | $1,345 | |
Silver Hill | $1,085 | |
South San Pedro | $935 | |
Taylor Ranch | $1,509 | |
Trumbull Village | $860 | |
University Heights | $1,285 | |
Victory Hills | $1,014 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,076 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 |  5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,285
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
South San Pedro
Average rent
$935
Trumbull Village
Average rent
$860
Hodgin
Average rent
$1,154
Silver Hill
Average rent
$1,085
Nob Hill
Average rent
$1,345
La Mesa
Average rent
$900
University Heights
Average rent
$1,285
Barelas
Average rent
$1,150
Taylor Ranch
Average rent
$1,509
Victory Hills
Average rent
$1,014
Apartments
Average rent
$1,076
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
5%
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
34%lower than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Albuquerque, NM is 36% lower than the median rent in Bernalillo, NM.
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13%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 | 7% higher |
| Housing | 10% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 16% lower |
Discover rentals in Albuquerque, NM
4d ago
4501 Shepard Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$475–$715
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6001 Topke Pl Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$580–$970
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1111 Amherst Dr Se, Albuquerque, NM 87106
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Parkland Hills apartment for rent in Albuquerque
4908 Burton Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 16
5d+ ago
Huning Castle house for rent in Albuquerque
1719 San Cristobal Rd Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87104
4 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
Available Jul 31
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
Southeast Heights house for rent in Albuquerque
610 Carlisle Blvd Se, Albuquerque, NM 87106
3 beds
3.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Feb 6
5d+ ago
Vista Del Norte Alliance house for rent in Albuquerque
6620 Agave Verde Way Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87113
4 beds
4 baths
$7,000
$6,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Verified
7100 Louisiana Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$780–$1,790
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10800 Golf Course Rd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7600 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$3,089
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1200 Dickerson Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,426
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7100 Louisiana Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$780–$1,790
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
121 Cardenas Dr Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
1 bed
1 bath
$766–$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
6110 Academy Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,010–$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7100 Louisiana Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$780–$1,790
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10800 Golf Course Rd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1200 Dickerson Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,426
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
6230 Indian School Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$800–$900
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 $1,282 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Albuquerque?
Average rent prices in Albuquerque have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Albuquerque rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Albuquerque is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $668 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Albuquerque?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Albuquerque are Trumbull Village ($860/mo), La Mesa ($900/mo), and South San Pedro ($935/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Albuquerque?
To comfortably afford rent in Albuquerque, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque's rental market in 2025 shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $980 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across New Mexico's largest city, with two-bedroom apartments representing the most common rental type at 34% of available inventory.
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).