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Average Rent in Santa Fe, NM & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Santa Fe, NM. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,160/mo
▲ +6.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,630/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
55
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Santa Fe, NM
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 87506 | $2,826 | - | $2,257 | 1 | 8 |
| Santa Fe 87507 | $2,052 | ▼ $50 | $1,663 | 1 | 17 |
| Santa Fe 87505 | $1,848 | ▼ $14 | $1,630 | 1 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Santa Fe, NM?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Santa Fe, NM is $2,160 per month across 5 apartment communities and 55 available units. Rents have increased $124 (6.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Altitude at Vizcaya starting at $1,630/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,673/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,774/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,383/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,556/mo.
Prices range from $1,630 to $3,059 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
Santa Fe, NM Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,039 | - | 6 |
| July 2026 | $1,971 | -$68 | 7 |
| August 2026 | $1,957 | -$14 | 7 |
| September 2026 | $2,025 | +$68 | 7 |
| October 2026 | $2,001 | -$24 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Santa Fe, NM
Rent Prices by Apartment in Santa Fe, NM
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude at Vizcaya | $1,630/mo | $1,848/mo | 6 | 3.8 |
| Olympus de Santa Fe | $1,663/mo | $2,052/mo | 17 | 4.4 |
| Capitol Flats | $1,673/mo | $2,096/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
| Olympus Rodeo | $1,747/mo | $2,090/mo | 16 | 4.4 |
| Zocalo | $2,257/mo | $2,826/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Santa Fe, NM
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$86,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,160/mo.
Comfortable income
$104,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,630/mo), you need to earn at least $65,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Fe, NM is $70,110 , about 32% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Santa Fe, NM
Overall prices in Santa Fe, NM runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Santa Fe, NM's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,160 |
| Utilities | $391 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $931 |
| Healthcare | $454 |
| Other goods and services | $727 |
| Estimated total | $5,188/mo |
Population
88,224
Median household income
$70,110
Census median rent
$1,380/mo
Census rent burden
29.9%
Median age
46.4
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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