1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Portales, NM
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Portales, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $862 and +48% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Portales
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 Portales
Compare Portales's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portales (this page) | $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 | $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 | $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 (this page) | $720 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Portales.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Portales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis, NM | 25.6 mi | $810 | +$90 (+13%) |
| Roswell, NM | 82.8 mi | $800 | +$80 (+11%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 99.2 mi | $870 | +$150 (+21%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 100.1 mi | $1,100 | +$380 (+53%) |
| Lubbock, TX | 104.7 mi | $998 | +$278 (+39%) |
| Canyon, TX | 110.6 mi | $900 | +$180 (+25%) |
| Amarillo, TX | 121.9 mi | $1,007 | +$287 (+40%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 147.8 mi | $980 | +$260 (+36%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Portales — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Portales?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Portales, New Mexico is $720 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $862.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Portales?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,800 ($2,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Portales expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Portales's 1-bedroom median of $720 is +48% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Portales rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 1-bedroom data, Portales ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Portales?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Portales.