What is the average apartment size in Los Alamos?

The average size for a Los Alamos, NM apartment is 857 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 Los Alamos?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Los Alamos is $1,992 per month, a 5% increase from last year’s average of $1,897.

What is the average apartment size in Los Alamos?

The typical apartment in Los Alamos offers about 857 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Los Alamos, NM Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Los Alamos?

The typical rent budget in Los Alamos ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Los Alamos?

In Los Alamos, 34% of households rent while 66% 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 Los Alamos is $1,992, a 5% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,897.

One-bedroom apartments provide 668 square feet for $1,755, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,032 offer 886 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Los Alamos, NM

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,992	857 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,755	668 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,032	886 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Los Alamos, NM rent trends

Rental prices in Los Alamos, NM have increased by 5% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,897 to $1,992.

What's the typical rent budget in Los Alamos, NM?

The largest share of rentals in Los Alamos, NM (48%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Los Alamos, NM?

2,029 or 34% of the households in Los Alamos, NM are renter-occupied while 3,918 or 66% are owner-occupied.

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How Los Alamos Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Los Alamos	$1,992
Albuquerque	$1,380
Las Cruces	$1,248
Santa Fe	$1,821
Rio Rancho	$1,561

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 Los Alamos 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.