Last updated on July 28, 2026

Average rent in
Artesia, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Artesia

$1,175/mo

decreased by32%

vs previous year

The average rent in Artesia is $1,175 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $755 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Artesia

3

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Artesia rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Artesia, NM, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Artesia, NM

Average rent prices in Artesia have decreased by 24% over the last month and have decreased by 32% 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 Artesia, NM

Rent prices in Artesia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Artesia is $975, whereas a house costs $1,800. 2-bedroom apartments in Artesia run $950 on average.

Listings

2 bedroom

$950

9%

49%

3 bedroom

$1,855

2%

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

49%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,855

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Artesia, 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 Artesia, NM compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Artesia and Alamogordo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Artesia

Median rent price$1,175
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,634
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Artesia, NM is 28% lower than the median rent in Alamogordo, NM.

Discover rentals in Artesia, NM

1501 W Hank Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Artesia

2BR/1.0BA

1501 W Hank Ave, Artesia, NM 88210

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Artesia, NM

Quick answers to common questions about the Artesia rental market.

How much is rent in Artesia?

The average rent in Artesia is $1,175 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Artesia?

Average rent prices in Artesia have decreased by 24% over the last month and have decreased by 32% since last year.

How does Artesia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Artesia is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $755 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Artesia?

To comfortably afford rent in Artesia, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Artesia?

Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Artesia, appearing in just 0.11% of apartments. Three-bedroom units show the highest rate at 0.18%, but renters should plan to handle utility costs separately.

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).

Apartments for rent in Artesia