Last updated on August 4, 2026

Average rent in
Bernalillo, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Bernalillo

$1,650/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bernalillo is $1,650 per month as of August 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $290 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bernalillo

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bernalillo rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 Bernalillo, NM, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Bernalillo, NM

Average rent prices in Bernalillo have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 22% 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 Bernalillo, NM

Rent prices in Bernalillo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bernalillo is $1,649, whereas a house costs $2,322. 1-bedroom apartments in Bernalillo run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,520.

Listings

Studio

$1,098

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,357

76%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,719

12%

69%

3 bedroom

$2,195

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,650

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,098

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,357

Last 30 days

76%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,719

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

69%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

8%

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

Compare median rent prices in Bernalillo and Corrales by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bernalillo

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,505
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bernalillo, NM is 10% higher than the median rent in Corrales, NM.

Discover rentals in Bernalillo, NM

1105 Calle Mesquite #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bernalillo

1105 Calle Mesquite - 0

1105 Calle Mesquite #0, Bernalillo, NM 87004

3 beds

1 bath

$1,740

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for Bernalillo, NM

Quick answers to common questions about the Bernalillo rental market.

How much is rent in Bernalillo?

The average rent in Bernalillo is $1,650 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bernalillo?

Average rent prices in Bernalillo have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Bernalillo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bernalillo is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $290 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bernalillo?

To comfortably afford rent in Bernalillo, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's current listings, Bernalillo is exceptionally welcoming to pet owners, with 100% of rental listings accommodating pets. With about 5 apartments available monthly, all properties welcome animal companions.

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).

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