Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Sandia Heights, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Sandia Heights

$1,592/mo

decreased by59%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sandia Heights is $1,592 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $357 less per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sandia Heights

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sandia Heights rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Sandia Heights, NM, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sandia Heights, NM

Average rent prices in Sandia Heights have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 59% 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 Sandia Heights, NM

Rent prices in Sandia Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sandia Heights is $1,352, whereas a house costs $2,349. 1-bedroom apartments in Sandia Heights run $1,160 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$944

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,290

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,634

7%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,957

6%

51%

4 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

42%

Studio

Average rent

$944

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,290

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,634

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,957

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

51%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last year

42%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sandia Heights and Bernalillo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sandia Heights

Median rent price$1,592
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,872
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sandia Heights, NM is 15% lower than the median rent in Bernalillo, NM.

Discover rentals in Sandia Heights, NM

830 Live Oak Road NE E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Albuquerque Acres townhouse for rent in Sandia Heights

House for rent

830 Live Oak Rd Ne #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sandia Heights South townhouse for rent in Sandia Heights

TOWNHOME - Albuquerque, NM

830 Live Oak Rd Ne #E, Sandia Heights, NM 87122

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sandia Heights, NM

Quick answers to common questions about the Sandia Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Sandia Heights?

The average rent in Sandia Heights is $1,592 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sandia Heights?

Average rent prices in Sandia Heights have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 59% since last year.

How does Sandia Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sandia Heights is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $357 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sandia Heights?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sandia Heights are North Albuquerque Acres ($1,453/mo), Sandia Heights South ($1,679/mo), and Elena Gallegos Grant ($1,684/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sandia Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Sandia Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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