Studio Apartment Rent in Los Lunas, NM
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Los Lunas, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +52% lower than the citywide median of $2,025 and +25% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Los Lunas
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 Lunas
Compare Los Lunas'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 (this page) | $970 |
| 13 | Los Alamos | $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 | $990 |
| 4 | Los Lunas (this page) | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Los Lunas.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Los Lunas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 40.3 mi | $949 | $-21 (-2%) |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 45.8 mi | $1,165 | +$195 (+20%) |
| Los Alamos, NM | 93.9 mi | $990 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Santa Fe, NM | 99.2 mi | $1,283 | +$313 (+32%) |
Studio rent in Los Lunas — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Los Lunas?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Los Lunas, New Mexico is $970 per month. This is +52% below the citywide median of $2,025.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Los Lunas?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,800 ($3,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Los Lunas expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Los Lunas's studio median of $970 is +25% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 25th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Los Lunas rank for studio rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with studio data, Los Lunas ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Los Lunas?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Albuquerque ($949).