2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Artesia, NM
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Artesia, New Mexico as of June 2026. That's +62% lower than the citywide median of $2,583 and +41% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamogordo | $930 |
| 2 | Portales | $930 |
| 3 | Ruidoso | $950 |
| 4 | Artesia (this page) | $980 |
| 5 | Clovis | $980 |
| 6 | Roswell | $1,030 |
| 7 | Carlsbad | $1,080 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,100 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $1,124 |
| 10 | Santa Teresa | $1,130 |
| 11 | Hobbs | $1,140 |
| 12 | Albuquerque | $1,383 |
| 13 | Los Alamos | $1,400 |
| 14 | Los Lunas | $1,410 |
| 15 | Santa Fe | $1,690 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | $1,695 |
| 2 | Santa Fe | $1,690 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $1,410 |
| 4 | Los Alamos | $1,400 |
| 5 | Albuquerque | $1,383 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $1,140 |
| 7 | Santa Teresa | $1,130 |
| 8 | Las Cruces | $1,124 |
| 9 | Farmington | $1,100 |
| 10 | Carlsbad | $1,080 |
| 11 | Roswell | $1,030 |
| 12 | Clovis | $980 |
| 13 | Artesia (this page) | $980 |
| 14 | Ruidoso | $950 |
| 15 | Portales | $930 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Artesia.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Artesia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, NM | 35 mi | $1,080 | +$100 (+10%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 50.9 mi | $1,140 | +$160 (+16%) |
| Roswell, NM | 61.4 mi | $1,030 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Ruidoso, NM | 108.4 mi | $950 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Portales, NM | 113.2 mi | $930 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 128.2 mi | $930 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Clovis, NM | 135.9 mi | $980 | — |
| Odessa, TX | 144 mi | $1,800 | +$820 (+84%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 155.3 mi | $1,270 | +$290 (+30%) |
| Midland, TX | 156.3 mi | $1,834 | +$854 (+87%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 159.3 mi | $1,300 | +$320 (+33%) |
| El Paso, TX | 165.1 mi | $1,254 | +$274 (+28%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Artesia — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Artesia?
As of June 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Artesia, New Mexico is $980 per month. This is +62% below the citywide median of $2,583.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Artesia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,200 ($3,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Artesia expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Artesia's 2-bedroom median of $980 is +41% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Artesia rank for 2-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 16 cities in New Mexico with 2-bedroom data, Artesia ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Artesia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Ruidoso ($950), Portales ($930), Alamogordo ($930).