Santa Cruz, NM rental market

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Last updated October 31, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Santa Cruz, NM is $1,200.

Average rent

$1,200

Month-over-month change

-$260

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

2

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,200 to $1,400.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,1001
$1,2001
$1,3001
$1,400+1

Average rent price over time

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,200$1,200
Feb$1,200$1,200
Mar$1,200$1,200
Apr$1,100$1,200
Jul$1,200$1,200
Aug$1,200$2,500
Sep$1,000$2,500
Oct$1,000$1,600
Nov$1,200$1,550
Dec$1,200$1,475

Market temperature

The Santa Cruz, NM rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

hot

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Santa Cruz, NM is 40% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Santa Cruz, NM?

The average rent in Santa Cruz, NM is $1,200.

2. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, NM?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, NM is $1,200 per month.

3. How much does it cost to rent a house in Santa Cruz, NM?

Houses in Santa Cruz, NM rent between $1,200 - $1,400 with an average rent of $1,200.

4. How has the rent in Santa Cruz, NM changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Santa Cruz, NM did not change.

5. How much has the rent in Santa Cruz, NM increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Santa Cruz, NM decreased by $260

6. How many available rentals are there in Santa Cruz, NM?

There are currently 2 rentals available in Santa Cruz, NM.

7. How do rent prices in Santa Cruz, NM compare with the national average?

The average rent in Santa Cruz, NM is $1,200 — 40% lower the national average of $2,000.