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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Sandia Knolls, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Sandia Knolls
$1,279/mo
The average rent in Sandia Knolls is $1,279 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $671 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sandia Knolls
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sandia Knolls rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sandia Knolls, NM
Average rent prices in Sandia Knolls have remained the same over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Sandia Knolls, NM
Rent prices in Sandia Knolls vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sandia Knolls is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,212. 1-bedroom apartments in Sandia Knolls run $1,413 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,221 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,372 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Magic Valley | $1,145 | |
Richland Heights | $1,200 | |
Sandia Knolls | $1,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,275 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,212 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,221
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,372
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Sandia Knolls
Average rent
$1,800
Richland Heights
Average rent
$1,200
Magic Valley
Average rent
$1,145
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Condos
Average rent
$2,275
Houses
Average rent
$2,212
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sandia Knolls, 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 Knolls, NM compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sandia Knolls and Alto by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sandia Knolls
34%lower than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sandia Knolls, NM is 36% lower than the median rent in Alto, NM.
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Frequently asked questions for Sandia Knolls, NM
Quick answers to common questions about the Sandia Knolls rental market.
How much is rent in Sandia Knolls?
The average rent in Sandia Knolls is $1,279 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sandia Knolls?
Average rent prices in Sandia Knolls have remained the same over the last month.
How does Sandia Knolls rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sandia Knolls is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $671 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sandia Knolls?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sandia Knolls are Magic Valley ($1,145/mo), Richland Heights ($1,200/mo), and Sandia Knolls ($1,800/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sandia Knolls?
To comfortably afford rent in Sandia Knolls, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/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).