Last updated on July 2, 2026

Average rent in
Roswell, NM

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Roswell, NM rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,255/month. Month to month, rent cooled 4.0%, showing a recent pullback in the market.

  • Compared to national trends

    Roswell sits 35.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a lower-cost market with limited total rentals at 52 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Roswell, 1-bedroom units rent for $840/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,000/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,462/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,998/month. This range shows how rent varies by bedroom count.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Roswell command a median rent of $1,412/month compared to $1,000/month for apartments, showing distinct price tiers across property types. This split reflects the inventory composition dominated by houses.

Median rent

Median rent in Roswell

$1,255/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Roswell is $1,255 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $695 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Roswell

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Roswell rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,412. 1-bedroom apartments in Roswell run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$840

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,000

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,462

7%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,998

3%

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$840

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,462

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,998

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

38%

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$1,255
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Roswell, NM is 22% lower than the median rent in Alamogordo, NM.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,600

increased by7%
Last year
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$1,282

increased by4%
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$1,550

decreased by47%
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Artesia

$1,450

decreased by25%
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$1,593

decreased by13%
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$1,300

increased by8%
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Discover rentals in Roswell, NM

214 W Mathews St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Roswell

214 W Mathews St, Roswell, NM 88203

2 beds

1 bath

$725

House for rent

2804 W. Fourth - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

2804 W. Fourth

2804 W 4th St, Roswell, NM 88201

2 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

2806 W. Fourth - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

2806 W. Fourth

2806 W 4th St, Roswell, NM 88201

2 beds

2 baths

$850–$875

Apartment for rent

Meadow Lane Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.6

Very good

Meadow Lane Apartments

Meadow Lane/Sunset/Bonita, Roswell, NM 88203

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,255 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Roswell?

Average rent prices in Roswell have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Roswell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Roswell is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 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 $50,000/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

1113 S Lea Ave, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1211 Harvard Dr, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
214 W Mathews St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
7 Oak Dr, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1025 Crescent Dr, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
1419 S Monroe Ave, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1501 Riley Dr, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1604 S Holland Dr, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1607 W Walnut St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
210 S Delaware Ave, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
4 Everglade Ct, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
602 N Ohio Ave, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
8 Aspen Pl, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1009 S Lea Ave, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1202 S Missouri Ave, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1204 S Missouri Ave, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1400 S Adams Ave, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1403 W Bonita Dr, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
1600 N Sycamore Ave, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
1602 W Tilden St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA