Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Sandia Heights, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Sandia Heights

$1,313/mo

decreased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sandia Heights is $1,313 per month as of September 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $587 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sandia Heights

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sandia Heights rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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 $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Sandia Heights run $1,185 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$969

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,636

11%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,307

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$2,900

3%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$969

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,636

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,307

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

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$1,313
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,917
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sandia Heights, NM is 32% lower than the median rent in Bernalillo, NM.

Discover rentals in Sandia Heights, NM

868 Tramway Lane Ct Ne Unit C #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sandia Heights South apartment for rent in Sandia Heights

9223 Calistoga Ave Ne - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

North Albuquerque Acres house for rent in Sandia Heights

Spacious 5BR/3BTH near La Cueva

9223 Calistoga Ave Ne, Sandia Heights, NM 87122

5 beds

3 baths

$3,495

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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 $1,313 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sandia Heights?

Average rent prices in Sandia Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.

How does Sandia Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sandia Heights is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $587 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sandia Heights?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sandia Heights are North Albuquerque Acres ($1,636/mo), Sandia Heights South ($2,002/mo), and Elena Gallegos Grant ($2,195/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 $53,000/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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