Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
Roswell, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Roswell

$1,200/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Roswell is $1,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $749 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Roswell

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Roswell rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Roswell run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$600

No Change

48%

1 bedroom

$800

14%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,175

15%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,450

12%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,800

2%

-

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last year

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

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$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,576
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Roswell, NM is 24% lower than the median rent in Alamogordo, NM.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Alamogordo

$1,576

increased by3%
Last year
Albuquerque

$1,300

increased by8%
Last year
Alto

$2,000

decreased by19%
Last year
Artesia

$675

decreased by24%
Last year
Carlsbad

$1,700

decreased by15%
Last year
Clovis

$1,300

increased by19%
Last year

Discover rentals in Roswell, NM

Meadow Lane Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

Meadow Lane Apartments

Meadow Lane/Sunset/Bonita, Roswell, NM 88203

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

2806 W. Fourth - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.8

Very good

2806 W. Fourth

2806 W 4th St, Roswell, NM 88201

2 beds

2 baths

$900–$925

Apartment for rent

2804 W. Fourth - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.6

Very good

2804 W. Fourth

2804 W 4th St, Roswell, NM 88201

2 beds

2 baths

$900

Apartment for rent

1817 N Union Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Roswell

1815 North Union Avenue - k 136 - 1

1817 N Union Ave #1, Roswell, NM 88201

2 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available May 12

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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 $1,200 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Roswell?

Average rent prices in Roswell have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Roswell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Roswell is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $749 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 $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Roswell average around $880 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units cost around $1,200 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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

1204 S Missouri Ave, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
2604 1/2 N Grand Ave, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
23 W Eyman St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1608B N Washington Ave, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
904 Avenida Del Sumbre, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
9 Oak Dr, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
2614 Palomar Pl, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
602 S Woody Dr, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1025 Crescent Dr, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
56 Ridgecrest Dr, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1014 Plaza Del Sol, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1915 S Pennsylvania Ave, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
2703 S Onyx Dr, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
3014 N Garden Ave, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
1817 N Union Ave, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
801 Pearson Dr, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
103 S Missouri Ave, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
609 W 11th St, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
55 Brentwood Rd, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
4701 Navajo Dr, Roswell, NM 88201, USA