1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Alamogordo, NM
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Alamogordo, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +51% lower than the citywide median of $1,546 and +46% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Alamogordo
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Alamogordo
Compare Alamogordo's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portales | $720 |
| 2 | Alamogordo (this page) | $760 |
| 3 | Silver City | $770 |
| 4 | Roswell | $800 |
| 5 | Clovis | $810 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $870 |
| 7 | Farmington | $910 |
| 8 | Carlsbad | $980 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $1,016 |
| 10 | Santa Teresa | $1,020 |
| 11 | Los Alamos | $1,100 |
| 12 | Albuquerque | $1,128 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $1,150 |
| 14 | Rio Rancho | $1,380 |
| 15 | Santa Fe | $1,420 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $1,420 |
| 2 | Rio Rancho | $1,380 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $1,150 |
| 4 | Albuquerque | $1,128 |
| 5 | Los Alamos | $1,100 |
| 6 | Santa Teresa | $1,020 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $1,016 |
| 8 | Carlsbad | $980 |
| 9 | Farmington | $910 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $870 |
| 11 | Clovis | $810 |
| 12 | Roswell | $800 |
| 13 | Silver City | $770 |
| 14 | Alamogordo (this page) | $760 |
| 15 | Portales | $720 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Alamogordo.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Alamogordo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 52.4 mi | $1,016 | +$256 (+34%) |
| El Paso, TX | 61.4 mi | $1,074 | +$314 (+41%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 69.5 mi | $1,020 | +$260 (+34%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 69.9 mi | $1,090 | +$330 (+43%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 115.5 mi | $980 | +$220 (+29%) |
| Roswell, NM | 134.8 mi | $800 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Silver City, NM | 156 mi | $770 | +$10 (+1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Alamogordo — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Alamogordo?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Alamogordo, New Mexico is $760 per month. This is +51% below the citywide median of $1,546.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Alamogordo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,400 ($2,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alamogordo expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Alamogordo's 1-bedroom median of $760 is +46% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alamogordo rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 1-bedroom data, Alamogordo ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Alamogordo?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Alamogordo.