Albuquerque, NM Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,452
1-year change
+1.5%
$21/mo
5-year change
+24.0%
$281/mo
10-year change
+72.7%
$611/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Albuquerque

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$813/mo—0.0%
2016$835/mo+2.7%+2.7%
2017$858/mo+2.8%+5.5%
2018$886/mo+3.3%+9.0%
2019$924/mo+4.3%+13.7%
2020$970/mo+5.0%+19.3%
2021$1,078/mo+11.1%+32.6%
2022$1,256/mo+16.5%+54.5%
2023$1,341/mo+6.8%+64.9%
2024$1,386/mo+3.4%+70.5%
2025$1,428/mo+3.0%+75.6%
2026$1,433/mo+0.4%+76.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Albuquerque changed since 2015?

Median rent in Albuquerque, NM was $812 in 2015-01 and is $1,452 as of 2026-09 — a change of $640 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 +24.0% ($281 per month). The current median is $1,452.

What has rent in Albuquerque done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Albuquerque, NM has changed +72.7% ($611 per month). It is now $1,452.

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

Year over year, median rent in Albuquerque, NM has increased +1.5% ($21/mo). Current median: $1,452.

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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.