Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 23, 2026

Average rent in
Albuquerque, NM

Last updated on March 23, 2026

Last updated on March 23, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Albuquerque, NM is $1,300. This is -32%, or $610, lower than the national average.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

765

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Albuquerque, NM is $1,300. This is -32%, or $610, lower than the national average.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
53%
29%
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 $1,077. A 1-bedroom apartment in Albuquerque, NM costs about $965 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,195. Houses for rent in Albuquerque, NM are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$975

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,300

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,974

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,400

2%

4%

Studio

$803

4%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$803

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,974

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

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.

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$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Albuquerque, NM is 26% 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

3d ago

8.3

Very good

The Courtyards

6001 Topke Pl Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$580–$970

Apartment for rent

Sunrise South - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Sunrise South

1024 Alvarado Dr Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

110 Charleston St Se #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Trumbull Village apartment for rent in Albuquerque

110 Charleston St Se #1, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 16

The Loop @ 950 - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Loop @ 950

950 Louisiana Blvd Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$645–$1,395

Apartment for rent

Call

Home @ Uptown - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

9.2

Excellent

Home @ Uptown

5801 Haines Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$650–$850

Apartment for rent

304 Charleston St Ne #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

La Mesa condo for rent in Albuquerque

304 Charleston St Ne #2, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Condo for rent

Available Mar 1

Zayes Properties LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Zayes Properties LLC

426 Utah St Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1 bed

1 bath

$679–$775

Apartment for rent

The Four37 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

The Four37

437 Mesilla St Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108

1 bed

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent