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Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Fair Heights, Albuquerque, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Fair Heights
$1,010/mo
28%vs previous year
The average rent in Fair Heights is $1,010 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $915 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fair Heights
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fair Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fair Heights, Albuquerque, NM
Average rent prices in Fair Heights have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 28% 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
Fair Heights, Albuquerque, NM
Rent prices in Fair Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fair Heights is $900, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Fair Heights run $835 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $895 | No Change | 29% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 |  3% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | 8% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alvarado Park | $1,121 | |
Elder Homstead | $937 | |
Inez | $1,039 | |
Mesa Village | $947 | |
Quigley Park | $950 | |
Sandia Ridge | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,225 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,700 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last year
29%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
8%
Alvarado Park
Average rent
$1,121
Elder Homstead
Average rent
$937
Inez
Average rent
$1,039
Mesa Village
Average rent
$947
Quigley Park
Average rent
$950
Sandia Ridge
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fair Heights, 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 Fair Heights, Albuquerque, NM compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Fair Heights and Alvarado Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fair Heights
48%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fair Heights, Albuquerque, NM is 10% lower than the median rent in Alvarado Park, Albuquerque, NM.
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Frequently asked questions for Fair Heights, Albuquerque, NM
Quick answers to common questions about the Fair Heights rental market.
How much is rent in Fair Heights?
The average rent in Fair Heights is $1,010 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fair Heights?
Average rent prices in Fair Heights have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.
How does Fair Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fair Heights is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $915 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fair Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Fair Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).