Studio Apartment Rent in Alamogordo, NM
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Alamogordo, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +59% lower than the citywide median of $1,546 and +50% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Alamogordo
Compare Alamogordo's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New Mexico
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamogordo (this page) | $640 |
| 2 | Clovis | $670 |
| 3 | Portales | $680 |
| 4 | Roswell | $750 |
| 5 | Silver City | $770 |
| 6 | Carlsbad | $790 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $800 |
| 8 | Santa Teresa | $800 |
| 9 | Hobbs | $810 |
| 10 | Farmington | $890 |
| 11 | Albuquerque | $949 |
| 12 | Los Lunas | $970 |
| 13 | Los Alamos | $990 |
| 14 | Rio Rancho | $1,165 |
| 15 | Santa Fe | $1,283 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New Mexico
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $1,283 |
| 2 | Rio Rancho | $1,165 |
| 3 | Los Alamos | $990 |
| 4 | Los Lunas | $970 |
| 5 | Albuquerque | $949 |
| 6 | Farmington | $890 |
| 7 | Hobbs | $810 |
| 8 | Santa Teresa | $800 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $800 |
| 10 | Carlsbad | $790 |
| 11 | Silver City | $770 |
| 12 | Roswell | $750 |
| 13 | Portales | $680 |
| 14 | Clovis | $670 |
| 15 | Alamogordo (this page) | $640 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Alamogordo.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Alamogordo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 52.4 mi | $800 | +$160 (+25%) |
| El Paso, TX | 61.4 mi | $868 | +$228 (+36%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 69.5 mi | $800 | +$160 (+25%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 69.9 mi | $870 | +$230 (+36%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 115.5 mi | $790 | +$150 (+23%) |
| Roswell, NM | 134.8 mi | $750 | +$110 (+17%) |
| Silver City, NM | 156 mi | $770 | +$130 (+20%) |
Studio rent in Alamogordo — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Alamogordo?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Alamogordo, New Mexico is $640 per month. This is +59% below the citywide median of $1,546.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Alamogordo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $25,600 ($2,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alamogordo expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Alamogordo's studio median of $640 is +50% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alamogordo rank for studio rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with studio data, Alamogordo ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Alamogordo?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Alamogordo.