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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Sandia Knolls, NM
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Sandia Knolls
$1,532/mo
The average rent in Sandia Knolls is $1,532 per month as of October 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $367 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sandia Knolls
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sandia Knolls 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 Knolls, NM, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
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 $1,385, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Sandia Knolls run $1,147 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,365.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,097 | - |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,135 | - |  28% | |
2 bedroom | $1,447 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Magic Valley | $1,200 | |
Richland Heights | $1,368 | |
Sandia Knolls | $1,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,385 | - | 7% | |
Condos | $1,800 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,550 | No Change | 42% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,097
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,135
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,447
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Richland Heights
Average rent
$1,368
Sandia Knolls
Average rent
$1,200
Magic Valley
Average rent
$1,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,385
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Houses
Average rent
$2,550
Last year
42%
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
19%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sandia Knolls, NM is 12% lower than the median rent in Alto, NM.
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5d+ ago
Richland Heights house for rent in Sandia Knolls
4 beds
4 baths
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Richland Heights house for rent in Sandia Knolls
4 beds
4 baths
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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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 $1,532 per month as of October 24, 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 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $367 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sandia Knolls?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sandia Knolls are Sandia Knolls ($1,200/mo), Magic Valley ($1,200/mo), and Richland Heights ($1,368/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 $61,000/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).