Studio Apartment Rent in Artesia, NM
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Artesia, New Mexico as of October 2026. That's +54% lower than the citywide median of $1,550 and +44% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Artesia
Compare Artesia's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New Mexico
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamogordo | $640 |
| 2 | Clovis | $670 |
| 3 | Portales | $680 |
| 4 | Artesia (this page) | $720 |
| 5 | Roswell | $750 |
| 6 | Carlsbad | $790 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $800 |
| 8 | Santa Teresa | $800 |
| 9 | Hobbs | $810 |
| 10 | Farmington | $890 |
| 11 | Albuquerque | $949 |
| 12 | Los Lunas | $970 |
| 13 | Los Alamos | $990 |
| 14 | Rio Rancho | $1,165 |
| 15 | Santa Fe | $1,283 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New Mexico
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $1,283 |
| 2 | Rio Rancho | $1,165 |
| 3 | Los Alamos | $990 |
| 4 | Los Lunas | $970 |
| 5 | Albuquerque | $949 |
| 6 | Farmington | $890 |
| 7 | Hobbs | $810 |
| 8 | Santa Teresa | $800 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $800 |
| 10 | Carlsbad | $790 |
| 11 | Roswell | $750 |
| 12 | Artesia (this page) | $720 |
| 13 | Portales | $680 |
| 14 | Clovis | $670 |
| 15 | Alamogordo | $640 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Artesia.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Artesia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, NM | 35 mi | $790 | +$70 (+10%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 50.9 mi | $810 | +$90 (+13%) |
| Roswell, NM | 61.4 mi | $750 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Portales, NM | 113.2 mi | $680 | $-40 (-6%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 128.2 mi | $640 | $-80 (-11%) |
| Clovis, NM | 135.9 mi | $670 | $-50 (-7%) |
| Odessa, TX | 144 mi | $1,403 | +$683 (+95%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 155.3 mi | $870 | +$150 (+21%) |
| Midland, TX | 156.3 mi | $1,556 | +$836 (+116%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 159.3 mi | $910 | +$190 (+26%) |
| El Paso, TX | 165.1 mi | $868 | +$148 (+21%) |
| Lubbock, TX | 169.6 mi | $827 | +$107 (+15%) |
Studio rent in Artesia — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Artesia?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Artesia, New Mexico is $720 per month. This is +54% below the citywide median of $1,550.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Artesia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,800 ($2,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Artesia expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Artesia's studio median of $720 is +44% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Artesia rank for studio rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with studio data, Artesia ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Artesia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Portales ($680), Alamogordo ($640), Clovis ($670).