1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Roswell, NM
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Roswell, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,399 and +43% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Roswell
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 Roswell
Compare Roswell's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portales | $720 |
| 2 | Alamogordo | $760 |
| 3 | Silver City | $770 |
| 4 | Roswell (this page) | $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 (this page) | $800 |
| 13 | Silver City | $770 |
| 14 | Alamogordo | $760 |
| 15 | Portales | $720 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Roswell.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Roswell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portales, NM | 82.8 mi | $720 | $-80 (-10%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 90.3 mi | $870 | +$70 (+9%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 91.9 mi | $980 | +$180 (+23%) |
| Clovis, NM | 97.3 mi | $810 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 134.8 mi | $760 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 164.9 mi | $1,100 | +$300 (+38%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 183.5 mi | $1,128 | +$328 (+41%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 186.5 mi | $1,016 | +$216 (+27%) |
| Odessa, TX | 187 mi | $1,410 | +$610 (+76%) |
| El Paso, TX | 187.7 mi | $1,074 | +$274 (+34%) |
| Canyon, TX | 193.1 mi | $900 | +$100 (+13%) |
| Midland, TX | 195.8 mi | $1,564 | +$764 (+96%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Roswell — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Roswell?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Roswell, New Mexico is $800 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,399.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Roswell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,000 ($2,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Roswell expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Roswell's 1-bedroom median of $800 is +43% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Roswell rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 1-bedroom data, Roswell ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Roswell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Portales ($720), Alamogordo ($760).