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Last updated on June 21, 2026
Average rent in
La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on June 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in La Mesa
$900/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in La Mesa is $900 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in La Mesa
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of La Mesa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM
Average rent prices in La Mesa have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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
La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM
Rent prices in La Mesa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in La Mesa is $900, whereas a house costs $1,322. 1-bedroom apartments in La Mesa run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $790 |  4% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 2% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,395 | 6% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | 116% | 73% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fair West | $915 | |
Highland Business | $1,395 | |
South Los Altos | $905 | |
South San Pedro | $950 | |
Trumbull Village | $875 | |
Uptown | $930 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $850 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $1,322 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$790
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
116%
Last year
73%
Fair West
Average rent
$915
Highland Business
Average rent
$1,395
South Los Altos
Average rent
$905
South San Pedro
Average rent
$950
Trumbull Village
Average rent
$875
Uptown
Average rent
$930
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,322
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in La Mesa and Fair West by all bedroom counts and property types.
La Mesa
54%lower than the national median
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM is 2% lower than the median rent in Fair West, Albuquerque, NM.
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2d ago
La Mesa apartment for rent in Albuquerque
227 Tennessee St Ne #A, Albuquerque, NM 87108
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 18
3d ago
340 Pennsylvania St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
328 Utah St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
La Mesa apartment for rent in Albuquerque
500 Tennessee St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
3d ago
517 Vermont St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
428 Rhode Island St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
2 beds
1 bath
$1,331
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8201 Marquette Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
La Mesa apartment for rent in Albuquerque
8213 Marquette Ave Ne #D, Albuquerque, NM 87108
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
340 Pennsylvania St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8201 Marquette Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8000 Grand Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
220 Charleston St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Studio
1 bath
$790
Apartment for rent
2d ago
220 Charleston St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Studio
1 bath
$790
Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 San Pablo St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8201 Marquette Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
15h ago
305 Charleston St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
340 Pennsylvania St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8201 Marquette Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
305 Wisconsin St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
220 Charleston St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Studio
1 bath
$790
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM
Quick answers to common questions about the La Mesa rental market.
How much is rent in La Mesa?
The average rent in La Mesa is $900 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in La Mesa?
Average rent prices in La Mesa have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does La Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in La Mesa is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in La Mesa?
To comfortably afford rent in La Mesa, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/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).