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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Sandia Heights, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Sandia Heights
$1,819/mo
45%vs previous year
The average rent in Sandia Heights is $1,819 per month as of July 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $111 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sandia Heights
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sandia Heights rentals at each price point
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 increased by 64% over the last month and have decreased by 45% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Sandia Heights run $1,353 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $934 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,265 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,689 | 7% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,207 |  15% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 43% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Elena Gallegos Grant | $1,698 | |
North Albuquerque Acres | $1,609 | |
Sandia Heights South | $1,978 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 19% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,600 | 37% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$934
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,265
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,689
Last 30 days
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,207
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
43%
North Albuquerque Acres
Average rent
$1,609
Sandia Heights South
Average rent
$1,978
Elena Gallegos Grant
Average rent
$1,698
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
19%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
37%
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
6%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sandia Heights, NM is 6% lower than the median rent in Bernalillo, NM.
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18%Discover rentals in Sandia Heights, NM
5d+ ago
North Albuquerque Acres house for rent in Sandia Heights
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
1d ago
Sandia Heights South house for rent in Sandia Heights
563 Black Bear Rd Ne #1, Sandia Heights, NM 87122
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
North Albuquerque Acres house for rent in Sandia Heights
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
1d ago
Sandia Heights South house for rent in Sandia Heights
563 Black Bear Rd Ne #1, Sandia Heights, NM 87122
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available Aug 21
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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 $1,819 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sandia Heights?
Average rent prices in Sandia Heights have increased by 64% over the last month and have decreased by 45% since last year.
How does Sandia Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sandia Heights is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $111 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sandia Heights?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sandia Heights are North Albuquerque Acres ($1,609/mo), Elena Gallegos Grant ($1,698/mo), and Sandia Heights South ($1,978/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 $73,000/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).