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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Albuquerque is $1,178 per month, a 2.02% increase from last years average of $1,155.

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

In Downtown Albuquerque, studios rent for $929 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,179 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,517 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 56% 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: May 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Albuquerque is $1,178, a 2.02% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,155.

Studio Apartments at $929 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 $1,179, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,517 offer 887 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM

Last updated: May 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,178	632 sq. ft.
Studio	$929	455 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,179	639 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,517	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 2.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,155 to $1,178.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM (56%) 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?

1,019 or 60% of the households in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM are renter-occupied while 668 or 40% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Albuquerque?

Manzano Manor $973/month

Princess Jeanne $983/month

South San Pedro $992/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,387/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Albuquerque?

Stonebridge $2,037/month

Clayton Heights - Lomas Del Cielo $2,384/month

Volcano Trails $2,581/month

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

Average Rent in Albuquerque, NM By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Volcano Trails	$2,581
Clayton Heights - Lomas Del Cielo	$2,384
Stonebridge	$2,037
Nor Este	$1,964
University Heights - North Campus	$1,717
Southeast Heights	$1,664
Academy Ridge East	$1,652
Eagle Ranch	$1,634
Tres Placitas	$1,609
Taylor Ranch	$1,608
Near North Valley	$1,446
Cottonwood Corners	$1,423
Osuna Park	$1,408
Stardust Skies	$1,396
Academy Estates East	$1,396
Oso Grande - Lincoln Green	$1,387
Quail Ridge - Grandview Heights	$1,347
Academy Place	$1,342
Andreson Hills	$1,336
S.R. Marmon	$1,327
ElDorado Heights	$1,321
Huning Castle	$1,299
Academy Acres North	$1,294
Uptown Albuquerque	$1,226
Del Norte	$1,216
Arroyo Del Oso	$1,203
Downtown Albuquerque	$1,178
Los Volcanes	$1,174
Netherwood Park	$1,124
North Eastern Albuquerque	$1,122
McKinley	$1,108
West Mesa	$1,092
Cielito Lindo - Candlelight Park	$1,082
Montgomery Heights - Luecking Park	$1,067
Santa Barbara - Martineztown	$1,046
Singing Arrow	$1,007
South San Pedro	$992
Princess Jeanne	$983
Manzano Manor	$973

Albuquerque | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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

$1,178

Downtown Albuquerque rent is the same as Albuquerque average

Average Rent $1,178

$1,294

Academy Acres North rent is 10% higher than Albuquerque average

Average Rent $1,294

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.