Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Gallup, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Gallup

$1,195/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gallup is $1,195 per month as of May 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $755 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gallup

2

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gallup rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 Gallup, NM, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Gallup, NM

Average rent prices in Gallup have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Gallup, NM

Rent prices in Gallup vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gallup is $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

7%

98%

3 bedroom

$1,250

21%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

98%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

22%

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

Compare median rent prices in Gallup and Aztec by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gallup

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gallup, NM is 20% lower than the median rent in Aztec, NM.

Discover rentals in Gallup, NM

Luxurious Living in Gallup NM - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Luxurious Living in Gallup NM

3009 W Historic Highway 66, Gallup, NM 87301

Studio

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Gallup, NM

Quick answers to common questions about the Gallup rental market.

How much is rent in Gallup?

The average rent in Gallup is $1,195 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gallup?

Average rent prices in Gallup have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Gallup rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gallup 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 Gallup?

To comfortably afford rent in Gallup, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Gallup