3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Artesia, NM
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Artesia, New Mexico as of June 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $2,583 and +35% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clovis | $1,250 |
| 2 | Ruidoso | $1,290 |
| 3 | Alamogordo | $1,310 |
| 4 | Portales | $1,310 |
| 5 | Roswell | $1,330 |
| 6 | Artesia (this page) | $1,380 |
| 7 | Hobbs | $1,410 |
| 8 | Carlsbad | $1,430 |
| 9 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 10 | Las Cruces | $1,562 |
| 11 | Santa Teresa | $1,570 |
| 12 | Los Alamos | $1,890 |
| 13 | Albuquerque | $1,939 |
| 14 | Los Lunas | $1,980 |
| 15 | Santa Fe | $2,137 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | $2,375 |
| 2 | Santa Fe | $2,137 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $1,980 |
| 4 | Albuquerque | $1,939 |
| 5 | Los Alamos | $1,890 |
| 6 | Santa Teresa | $1,570 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $1,562 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 9 | Carlsbad | $1,430 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $1,410 |
| 11 | Artesia (this page) | $1,380 |
| 12 | Roswell | $1,330 |
| 13 | Portales | $1,310 |
| 14 | Alamogordo | $1,310 |
| 15 | Ruidoso | $1,290 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Artesia.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Artesia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, NM | 35 mi | $1,430 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 50.9 mi | $1,410 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Roswell, NM | 61.4 mi | $1,330 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Ruidoso, NM | 108.4 mi | $1,290 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Portales, NM | 113.2 mi | $1,310 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 128.2 mi | $1,310 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Clovis, NM | 135.9 mi | $1,250 | $-130 (-9%) |
| Odessa, TX | 144 mi | $2,180 | +$800 (+58%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 155.3 mi | $1,760 | +$380 (+28%) |
| Midland, TX | 156.3 mi | $2,356 | +$976 (+71%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 159.3 mi | $1,810 | +$430 (+31%) |
| El Paso, TX | 165.1 mi | $1,735 | +$355 (+26%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Artesia — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Artesia?
As of June 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Artesia, New Mexico is $1,380 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $2,583.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Artesia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $55,200 ($4,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Artesia expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Artesia's 3-bedroom median of $1,380 is +35% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Artesia rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 16 cities in New Mexico with 3-bedroom data, Artesia ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Artesia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Roswell ($1,330), Ruidoso ($1,290), Portales ($1,310).