3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Roswell, NM
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Roswell, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,399 and +38% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 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 (this page) | $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 | $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 | $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 (this page) | $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 Roswell.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Roswell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portales, NM | 82.8 mi | $1,310 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 90.3 mi | $1,410 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 91.9 mi | $1,430 | +$100 (+8%) |
| Clovis, NM | 97.3 mi | $1,250 | $-80 (-6%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 134.8 mi | $1,310 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 164.9 mi | $1,810 | +$480 (+36%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 183.5 mi | $1,939 | +$609 (+46%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 186.5 mi | $1,562 | +$232 (+17%) |
| Odessa, TX | 187 mi | $2,180 | +$850 (+64%) |
| El Paso, TX | 187.7 mi | $1,735 | +$405 (+30%) |
| Canyon, TX | 193.1 mi | $1,500 | +$170 (+13%) |
| Midland, TX | 195.8 mi | $2,356 | +$1,026 (+77%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Roswell — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Roswell?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Roswell, New Mexico is $1,330 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,399.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Roswell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,200 ($4,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Roswell expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Roswell's 3-bedroom median of $1,330 is +38% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Roswell rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 3-bedroom data, Roswell ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Roswell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Portales ($1,310), Clovis ($1,250), Alamogordo ($1,310).