1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Los Alamos, NM
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Los Alamos, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +58% lower than the citywide median of $2,645 and +21% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Los Alamos
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 Los Alamos
Compare Los Alamos'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 | $910 |
| 8 | Carlsbad | $980 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $1,016 |
| 10 | Santa Teresa | $1,020 |
| 11 | Los Alamos (this page) | $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 (this page) | $1,100 |
| 6 | Santa Teresa | $1,020 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $1,016 |
| 8 | Carlsbad | $980 |
| 9 | Farmington | $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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Los Alamos.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Los Alamos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | 26.8 mi | $1,420 | +$320 (+29%) |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 49 mi | $1,380 | +$280 (+25%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 55 mi | $1,128 | +$28 (+3%) |
| Los Lunas, NM | 93.9 mi | $1,150 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Alamosa, CO | 117.5 mi | $790 | $-310 (-28%) |
| Farmington, NM | 144.5 mi | $910 | $-190 (-17%) |
| Durango, CO | 154.4 mi | $1,270 | +$170 (+15%) |
| Cortez, CO | 197 mi | $910 | $-190 (-17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Los Alamos — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Los Alamos?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Los Alamos, New Mexico is $1,100 per month. This is +58% below the citywide median of $2,645.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Los Alamos?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,000 ($3,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Los Alamos expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Los Alamos's 1-bedroom median of $1,100 is +21% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Los Alamos rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 1-bedroom data, Los Alamos ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Los Alamos?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Alamosa ($790), Farmington ($910), Cortez ($910).