Average Rent In New Mexico For October 2025
Average Rent
What is the average rent in New Mexico?
The average rent in New Mexico for October 2025 is $1,109, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - September 29, 2025. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in New Mexico is $1,085. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in New Mexico is $916.
Compared to the national average of $1,394, New Mexico rent costs -20.4% less. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how New Mexico ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does New Mexico Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | NM | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,109 | $1,394 | -20.4% |
| M-o-M Change | -$1 | -$6 | -83.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | -$2 | -$11 | -81.8% |
| M-o-M % Change | -0.1% | -0.4% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | -0.2% | -0.8% | - |
Median Rent By Bedrooms In New Mexico
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in New Mexico increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in New Mexico clocking in at $916, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $1,085 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $542/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on New Mexico check out:
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Month Over Month New Mexico Rent Statistics
M-o-M Increase
M-o-M Increase
New Mexico has experienced a -$1 change in rent over the past month going from $1,110 to $1,109. That change comes out to -0.1%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$6 in the past month or -0.4%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for New Mexico:
Year Over Year New Mexico Rent Statistics
Y-o-Y Increase
Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in New Mexico changed -$2 from $1,111 to $1,109. A change of -$2 means that rents changed -0.2% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$11 in the past year or -0.8%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for New Mexico:
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Median Rent: $1,196
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Median Rent: $1,074
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Median Rent: $1,000
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Median Rent: $971
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Median Rent: $931
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Median Rent: $919
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Median Rent: $891
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Median Rent: $865
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