Studio Apartment Rent in Los Alamos, NM
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Los Alamos, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +63% lower than the citywide median of $2,645 and +23% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in New Mexico
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamogordo | $640 |
| 2 | Clovis | $670 |
| 3 | Portales | $680 |
| 4 | Roswell | $750 |
| 5 | Silver City | $770 |
| 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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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 | Silver City | $770 |
| 12 | Roswell | $750 |
| 13 | Portales | $680 |
| 14 | Clovis | $670 |
| 15 | Alamogordo | $640 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Los Alamos.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Los Alamos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | 26.8 mi | $1,283 | +$293 (+30%) |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 49 mi | $1,165 | +$175 (+18%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 55 mi | $949 | $-41 (-4%) |
| Los Lunas, NM | 93.9 mi | $970 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Alamosa, CO | 117.5 mi | $790 | $-200 (-20%) |
| Farmington, NM | 144.5 mi | $890 | $-100 (-10%) |
| Durango, CO | 154.4 mi | $1,260 | +$270 (+27%) |
| Cortez, CO | 197 mi | $910 | $-80 (-8%) |
Studio rent in Los Alamos — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Los Alamos?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Los Alamos, New Mexico is $990 per month. This is +63% below the citywide median of $2,645.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Los Alamos?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,600 ($3,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Los Alamos expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Los Alamos's studio median of $990 is +23% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 26th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Los Alamos rank for studio rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with studio data, Los Alamos ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Los Alamos?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Albuquerque ($949), Los Lunas ($970), Alamosa ($790).