What is the average apartment size in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM?

The average size for a Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM apartment is 632 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Albuquerque?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Downtown Albuquerque is $1,169 per month, a 6.92% increase from last year’s average of $1,093.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Albuquerque?

In Downtown Albuquerque, studios rent for $915 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,175 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,507 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Albuquerque?

The typical apartment in Downtown Albuquerque offers about 632 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Albuquerque?

Studio apartments in Downtown Albuquerque average 455 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 639 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 887 sq. ft.

Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Albuquerque?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Albuquerque ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Albuquerque?

In Downtown Albuquerque, 60% of households rent while 40% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Albuquerque is $1,169, a 6.92% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,093.

Studio Apartments at $915 offer the most budget-friendly option with 455 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 639 square feet for $1,175, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,507 offer 887 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,169	632 sq. ft.
Studio	$915	455 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,175	639 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,507	887 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM have increased by 6.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,093 to $1,169.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM (52%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM?

983 or 60% of the households in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM are renter-occupied while 657 or 40% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Albuquerque?

Princess Jeanne $911/month

South San Pedro $991/month

Singing Arrow $1,010/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,380/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Albuquerque?

Nor Este $1,981/month

Stonebridge $2,054/month

Clayton Heights - Lomas Del Cielo $2,397/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Albuquerque, NM By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Clayton Heights - Lomas Del Cielo	$2,397
Stonebridge	$2,054
Nor Este	$1,981
University Heights - North Campus	$1,678
Academy Ridge East	$1,644
Tres Placitas	$1,601
Taylor Ranch	$1,573
Southeast Heights	$1,570
Eagle Ranch	$1,567
Academy Estates East	$1,552
Cottonwood Corners	$1,484
Huning Castle	$1,452
Osuna Park	$1,418
Stardust Skies	$1,412
Academy Place	$1,390
Near North Valley	$1,384
Andreson Hills	$1,336
S.R. Marmon	$1,324
Quail Ridge - Grandview Heights	$1,308
Arroyo Del Oso	$1,291
Academy Acres North	$1,279
Uptown Albuquerque	$1,271
ElDorado Heights	$1,266
Del Norte	$1,223
Hodgin	$1,206
Los Volcanes	$1,171
Downtown Albuquerque	$1,169
McKinley	$1,142
North Eastern Albuquerque	$1,117
Cielito Lindo - Candlelight Park	$1,112
Netherwood Park	$1,083
Manzano Manor	$1,061
Santa Barbara - Martineztown	$1,052
Montgomery Heights - Luecking Park	$1,024
Jerry Cline Park	$1,020
West Mesa	$1,016
Singing Arrow	$1,010
South San Pedro	$991
Princess Jeanne	$911

Albuquerque | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Albuquerque is 9% lower than in Academy Acres North

$1,169

Downtown Albuquerque rent is the same as Albuquerque average

Average Rent $1,169

$1,279

Academy Acres North rent is 9% higher than Albuquerque average

Average Rent $1,279

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Albuquerque apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.