Albuquerque, NM Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,486
1-year change
+1.5%
$22/mo
5-year change
+30.9%
$351/mo
10-year change
+73.8%
$631/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Albuquerque

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$829/mo0.0%
2016$851/mo+2.7%+2.7%
2017$874/mo+2.7%+5.4%
2018$903/mo+3.3%+8.9%
2019$942/mo+4.3%+13.6%
2020$988/mo+4.9%+19.2%
2021$1,099/mo+11.2%+32.6%
2022$1,280/mo+16.5%+54.4%
2023$1,369/mo+7.0%+65.1%
2024$1,414/mo+3.3%+70.6%
2025$1,460/mo+3.3%+76.1%
2026$1,460/mo0.0%+76.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Albuquerque changed since 2015?

Median rent in Albuquerque, NM was $827 in 2015-01 and is $1,486 as of 2026-06 — a change of $659 per month over 11 years.

How much has Albuquerque rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Albuquerque, NM has changed +30.9% ($351 per month). The current median is $1,486.

What has rent in Albuquerque done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Albuquerque, NM has changed +73.8% ($631 per month). It is now $1,486.

Is rent in Albuquerque going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Albuquerque, NM has increased +1.5% ($22/mo). Current median: $1,486.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.