2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Los Alamos, NM
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Los Alamos, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $2,645 and +15% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamogordo | $930 |
| 2 | Portales | $930 |
| 3 | Silver City | $960 |
| 4 | Clovis | $980 |
| 5 | Roswell | $1,030 |
| 6 | Carlsbad | $1,080 |
| 7 | Farmington | $1,100 |
| 8 | Las Cruces | $1,124 |
| 9 | Santa Teresa | $1,130 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $1,140 |
| 11 | Albuquerque | $1,383 |
| 12 | Los Alamos (this page) | $1,400 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $1,410 |
| 14 | Santa Fe | $1,690 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho | $1,695 |
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 (this page) | $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 | Silver City | $960 |
| 14 | Portales | $930 |
| 15 | Alamogordo | $930 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Los Alamos.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Los Alamos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | 26.8 mi | $1,690 | +$290 (+21%) |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 49 mi | $1,695 | +$295 (+21%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 55 mi | $1,383 | $-17 (-1%) |
| Los Lunas, NM | 93.9 mi | $1,410 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Alamosa, CO | 117.5 mi | $970 | $-430 (-31%) |
| Farmington, NM | 144.5 mi | $1,100 | $-300 (-21%) |
| Durango, CO | 154.4 mi | $1,670 | +$270 (+19%) |
| Cortez, CO | 197 mi | $1,200 | $-200 (-14%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Los Alamos — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Los Alamos?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Los Alamos, New Mexico is $1,400 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $2,645.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Los Alamos?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,000 ($4,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Los Alamos expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Los Alamos's 2-bedroom median of $1,400 is +15% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Los Alamos rank for 2-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 2-bedroom data, Los Alamos ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Los Alamos?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Albuquerque ($1,383), Alamosa ($970), Farmington ($1,100).