1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Farmington, NM
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Farmington, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,341 and +35% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Farmington
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 Farmington
Compare Farmington'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 | Silver City | $770 |
| 4 | Roswell | $800 |
| 5 | Clovis | $810 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $870 |
| 7 | Farmington (this page) | $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 (this page) | $910 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $870 |
| 11 | Clovis | $810 |
| 12 | Roswell | $800 |
| 13 | Silver City | $770 |
| 14 | Alamogordo | $760 |
| 15 | Portales | $720 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Farmington.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Farmington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango, CO | 53.3 mi | $1,270 | +$360 (+40%) |
| Cortez, CO | 55.1 mi | $910 | — |
| Montrose, CO | 123.5 mi | $880 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 140.4 mi | $1,380 | +$470 (+52%) |
| Los Alamos, NM | 144.5 mi | $1,100 | +$190 (+21%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 155.8 mi | $1,128 | +$218 (+24%) |
| Alamosa, CO | 169.7 mi | $790 | $-120 (-13%) |
| Santa Fe, NM | 171.3 mi | $1,420 | +$510 (+56%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Farmington — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Farmington?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Farmington, New Mexico is $910 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,341.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Farmington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,400 ($3,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Farmington expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Farmington's 1-bedroom median of $910 is +35% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Farmington rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 1-bedroom data, Farmington ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Farmington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Montrose ($880), Alamosa ($790).