Last updated on August 17, 2026

Average rent in
Roswell, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Roswell

$1,197/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Roswell is $1,197 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $727 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Roswell

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Roswell run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

1 bedroom

$775

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,000

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,300

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,250

16%

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

28%

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$1,197
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,674
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Roswell, NM is 28% lower than the median rent in Alamogordo, NM.

Discover rentals in Roswell, NM

214 W Mathews St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Roswell

2 beds

1 bath

$725

House for rent

2806 W. Fourth - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

2806 W. Fourth

2806 W 4th St, Roswell, NM 88201

2 beds

2 baths

$800

Apartment for rent

2804 W. Fourth - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

2804 W. Fourth

2804 W 4th St, Roswell, NM 88201

2 beds

2 baths

$800

Apartment for rent

1012 Crescent Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Roswell

2 beds

1 bath

$875

House 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 $1,197 per month as of August 15, 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 3% 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 $727 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?

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).

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