3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Los Alamos, NM
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Los Alamos, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $2,645 and +11% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clovis | $1,250 |
| 2 | Silver City | $1,280 |
| 3 | Alamogordo | $1,310 |
| 4 | Portales | $1,310 |
| 5 | Roswell | $1,330 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $1,410 |
| 7 | Carlsbad | $1,430 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $1,562 |
| 10 | Santa Teresa | $1,570 |
| 11 | Los Alamos (this page) | $1,890 |
| 12 | Albuquerque | $1,939 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $1,980 |
| 14 | Santa Fe | $2,137 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho | $2,375 |
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 (this page) | $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 | Roswell | $1,330 |
| 12 | Portales | $1,310 |
| 13 | Alamogordo | $1,310 |
| 14 | Silver City | $1,280 |
| 15 | Clovis | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Los Alamos.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Los Alamos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | 26.8 mi | $2,137 | +$247 (+13%) |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 49 mi | $2,375 | +$485 (+26%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 55 mi | $1,939 | +$49 (+3%) |
| Los Lunas, NM | 93.9 mi | $1,980 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Alamosa, CO | 117.5 mi | $1,310 | $-580 (-31%) |
| Farmington, NM | 144.5 mi | $1,540 | $-350 (-19%) |
| Durango, CO | 154.4 mi | $2,060 | +$170 (+9%) |
| Cortez, CO | 197 mi | $1,470 | $-420 (-22%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Los Alamos — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Los Alamos?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Los Alamos, New Mexico is $1,890 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $2,645.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Los Alamos?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $75,600 ($6,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Los Alamos expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Los Alamos's 3-bedroom median of $1,890 is +11% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Los Alamos rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 3-bedroom data, Los Alamos ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Los Alamos?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Alamosa ($1,310), Farmington ($1,540), Cortez ($1,470).