1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Artesia, NM
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Artesia, New Mexico as of October 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,550 and +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Artesia
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 Artesia
Compare Artesia'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 | $760 |
| 3 | Roswell | $800 |
| 4 | Clovis | $810 |
| 5 | Hobbs | $870 |
| 6 | Artesia (this page) | $880 |
| 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 | Artesia (this page) | $880 |
| 11 | Hobbs | $870 |
| 12 | Clovis | $810 |
| 13 | Roswell | $800 |
| 14 | Alamogordo | $760 |
| 15 | Portales | $720 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Artesia.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Artesia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, NM | 35 mi | $980 | +$100 (+11%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 50.9 mi | $870 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Roswell, NM | 61.4 mi | $800 | $-80 (-9%) |
| Portales, NM | 113.2 mi | $720 | $-160 (-18%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 128.2 mi | $760 | $-120 (-14%) |
| Clovis, NM | 135.9 mi | $810 | $-70 (-8%) |
| Odessa, TX | 144 mi | $1,410 | +$530 (+60%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 155.3 mi | $1,090 | +$210 (+24%) |
| Midland, TX | 156.3 mi | $1,564 | +$684 (+78%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 159.3 mi | $1,100 | +$220 (+25%) |
| El Paso, TX | 165.1 mi | $1,074 | +$194 (+22%) |
| Lubbock, TX | 169.6 mi | $998 | +$118 (+13%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Artesia — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Artesia?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Artesia, New Mexico is $880 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,550.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Artesia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Artesia expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Artesia's 1-bedroom median of $880 is +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Artesia rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 1-bedroom data, Artesia ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Artesia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Hobbs ($870), Roswell ($800), Portales ($720).