Last updated on October 2, 2026

Average rent in
Roswell, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Roswell

$1,100/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Roswell is $1,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Roswell

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Roswell rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Roswell, NM

Average rent prices in Roswell have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Roswell, NM

Rent prices in Roswell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Roswell is $950, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Roswell run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$887

78%

17%

1 bedroom

$900

8%

64%

2 bedroom

$1,050

10%

55%

3 bedroom

$1,400

17%

34%

4 bedroom

$2,700

5%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$887

Last 30 days

78%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

64%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

55%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

19%

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

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

Roswell

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Roswell, NM is 33% lower than the median rent in Alamogordo, NM.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Alamogordo

$1,650

increased by3%
Last year
Albuquerque

$1,350

increased by2%
Last year
Alto

$1,550

decreased by16%
Last year
Artesia

$1,700

increased by39%
Last year
Carlsbad

$1,641

decreased by4%
Last year
Clovis

$1,250

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Last year

Discover rentals in Roswell, NM

310 E Albuquerque St ## 1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Roswell

1504 S Union Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Roswell

Rent to Own Fixer Upper

1504 S Union Ave, Roswell, NM 88203

3 beds

2 baths

$895

$850

Price drop

1802 N Maryland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Roswell

1802 N Maryland Ave, Roswell, NM 88201

2 beds

1 bath

$950

1002 W Deming St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Roswell

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Frequently asked questions for Roswell, NM

Quick answers to common questions about the Roswell rental market.

How much is rent in Roswell?

The average rent in Roswell is $1,100 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Roswell?

Average rent prices in Roswell have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Roswell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Roswell is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Roswell?

To comfortably afford rent in Roswell, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

November offers the lowest rents in Roswell, running about 11% lower than August peak prices, making it the best time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

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
Apartments for rent in Roswell

1600 N Sycamore Ave, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
12 Holly Loop, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
1219 W Summit St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1607 W Walnut St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
304 W Albuquerque St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
3703 Bandolina Avenue, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
400 N Elm Ave, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
7 Ec Tucker Ct, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
703 S Fruitland Dr, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
314 South Birch Avenue, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1105 W Alameda St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1301 W Jaffa St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1504 S Union Ave, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
602 S Woody Dr, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1802 N Maryland Ave, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
310 E Albuquerque St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1002 W Deming St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
11 Holly Loop, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
22 Bent Tree Rd Apt C, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
15 Lafayette Loop, Roswell, NM 88201, USA