Last updated on July 13, 2026

Average rent in
Los Alamos, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Los Alamos

$2,350/mo

increased by49%

vs previous year

The average rent in Los Alamos is $2,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Los Alamos

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Los Alamos rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Los Alamos, NM

Average rent prices in Los Alamos have decreased by 57% over the last month and have increased by 49% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Los Alamos run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,475.

Listings

Studio

$800

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,500

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,550

28%

22%

3 bedroom

$3,600

16%

66%

4 bedroom

$12,500

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

66%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,500

Last 30 days

1%

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$2,350
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Los Alamos, NM is 47% higher than the median rent in Aztec, NM.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Aztec

$1,600

increased by33%
Last year
Belen

$2,150

increased by54%
Last year
Canada De Los Alamos

$1,979

N/A
Last year
Durango

$1,925

increased by9%
Last year
Edgewood

$1,347

decreased by10%
Last year
La Cienega

$1,707

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

2327 37th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Los Alamos

Furnished Duplex in Aspen School District

2327 37th St, Los Alamos, NM 87544

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

House for rent

Available Sep 1

65 Bonnie View Dr #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Los Alamos

White Rock Condo Ready in August

65 Bonnie View Dr #G, Los Alamos, NM 87547

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Condo for rent

Available Aug 10

15 Verde Ridge St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Los Alamos

Charming 2 Bed Townhouse in Los Alamos | 1.5 Bath | $2500 | Available 04/01

15 Verde Ridge St #A, Los Alamos, NM 87544

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

Available Aug 1

2123 45th St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Los Alamos

House for rent

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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 $2,350 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Los Alamos?

Average rent prices in Los Alamos have decreased by 57% over the last month and have increased by 49% since last year.

How does Los Alamos rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Los Alamos is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Los Alamos?

The best time to look for an apartment is not specified, but it's generally advisable to begin your search a couple of months before you intend to move, to allow ample time to find a suitable place.

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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