New Mexico rental market

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Last updated December 23, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in New Mexico is $1,700.

Average rent

$1,700

Month-over-month change

-$4

Year-over-year change

+$16

Available rentals

2,895

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $400 to $20,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$05
$50019
$60053
$700134
$800235
$900195
$1,000158
$1,100186
$1,200189
$1,300160
$1,400176
$1,500179
$1,600210
$1,700215
$1,800222
$1,900226
$2,000186
$2,100161
$2,200163
$2,300129
$2,400141
$2,500109
$2,60065
$2,70062
$2,80051
$2,90068
$3,00046
$3,10038
$3,20036
$3,30015
$3,40037
$3,50034
$3,6008
$3,70012
$3,80013
$3,90018
$4,00013
$4,1008
$4,2009
$4,3003
$4,40012
$4,50012
$4,60018
$4,7002
$4,8003
$4,90014
$5,000+32

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $16 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,650$1,691
Feb$1,650$1,700
Mar$1,685$1,700
Apr$1,750$1,700
May$1,700$1,700
Jun$1,700$1,678
Jul$1,718$1,700
Aug$1,750$1,700
Sep$1,750$1,750
Oct$1,750$1,700
Nov$1,700$1,750
Dec$1,700$1,702

Market temperature

The New Mexico rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in New Mexico is 15% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in New Mexico?

The average rent in New Mexico is $1,700.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in New Mexico?

The average rent for a studio apartment in New Mexico is $900 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in New Mexico?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in New Mexico is $1,100 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in New Mexico?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in New Mexico is $1,433 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in New Mexico?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in New Mexico is $2,000 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in New Mexico?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in New Mexico is $3,313 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in New Mexico?

Houses in New Mexico rent between $400 - $20,000 with an average rent of $1,700.

8. How has the rent in New Mexico changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in New Mexico increased by $16

9. How much has the rent in New Mexico increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in New Mexico decreased by $4

10. How many available rentals are there in New Mexico?

There are currently 2,895 rentals available in New Mexico.

11. How do rent prices in New Mexico compare with the national average?

The average rent in New Mexico is $1,700 — 14.79% lower the national average of $1,995.