Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Los Alamos, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Los Alamos

$2,254/mo

increased by43%

vs previous year

The average rent in Los Alamos is $2,254 per month as of October 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $354 more per month.

$2.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Los Alamos

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Los Alamos rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in Los Alamos, NM

Average rent prices in Los Alamos have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 43% 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 Los Alamos, NM

Rent prices in Los Alamos vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Los Alamos is $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Los Alamos run $1,671 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,354.

Listings

Studio

$945

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$1,800

9%

23%

2 bedroom

$2,400

6%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,625

2%

59%

4 bedroom

$12,500

1%

246%

Studio

Average rent

$945

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

59%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

246%

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

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

Los Alamos

Median rent price$2,254
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Los Alamos, NM is 25% higher than the median rent in Aztec, NM.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Aztec

$1,800

increased by17%
Last year
Belen

$1,937

increased by36%
Last year
Canada De Los Alamos

$1,900

N/A
Last year
Durango

$2,100

increased by1%
Last year
Edgewood

$1,770

decreased by10%
Last year
La Cienega

$1,900

N/A
Last year

Cost of living in Los Alamos, NM

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services7% higher
Groceries5% lower
HealthNo difference
Housing11% higher
Transportation2% higher
Utilities10% lower

Discover rentals in Los Alamos, NM

2010 42nd St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Los Alamos

$2,200 - 2/1 TH w/yard, pet friendly In Los Alamos across from Urban Park

2010 42nd St #NA, Los Alamos, NM 87544

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3050 Walnut St #B - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Los Alamos

Charming 3-Bed Condo

3050 Walnut St #B, Los Alamos, NM 87544

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
505 Oppenheimer Dr #417 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Los Alamos

505 Oppenheimer Dr #417, Los Alamos, NM 87544

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4388 Alabama Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Los Alamos

4388 Alabama Ave #A, Los Alamos, NM 87544

3 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Los Alamos, NM

Quick answers to common questions about the Los Alamos rental market.

How much is rent in Los Alamos?

The average rent in Los Alamos is $2,254 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Los Alamos?

Average rent prices in Los Alamos have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 43% since last year.

How does Los Alamos rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Los Alamos is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $354 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Los Alamos?

To comfortably afford rent in Los Alamos, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/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).

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Houses for rent in Near North

4388 Alabama Ave, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
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1280 3rd St, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
1469 Oakwood Loop, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
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