Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Taos, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Taos

$2,295/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Taos is $2,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $345 more per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Taos

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Taos rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in Taos, NM

Average rent prices in Taos have decreased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Taos, NM

Rent prices in Taos vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Taos is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,348. 1-bedroom apartments in Taos run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,775

1%

43%

2 bedroom

$1,495

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,375

4%

42%

4 bedroom

$2,348

No Change

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

42%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,348

Last year

16%

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

Compare median rent prices in Taos and Albuquerque by all bedroom counts and property types.

Taos

Median rent price$2,295
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,285
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Taos, NM is 79% higher than the median rent in Albuquerque, NM.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,400

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$3,800

increased by295%
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$3,000

increased by131%
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Discover rentals in Taos, NM

2 El Tros, W ##W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Taos

Apartment for rent

127 Oakley Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Taos

Cureton/Oakley Ln - 1

127 Oakley Ln #1, Taos, NM 87571

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

House for rent

Available Jun 1

414 Camino De La Placita #46 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Taos

$2,295 - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Apartment In Taos

414 Camino De La Placita #46, Taos, NM 87571

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

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Frequently asked questions for Taos, NM

Quick answers to common questions about the Taos rental market.

How much is rent in Taos?

The average rent in Taos is $2,295 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Taos?

Average rent prices in Taos have decreased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Taos rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Taos is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Taos?

To comfortably afford rent in Taos, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Taos?

Taos has a small rental market with an average of 8 listings available per month. Renters should be prepared to act quickly when a suitable apartment becomes available due to the limited options.

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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