Studio Apartment Rent in Roswell, NM
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Roswell, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $1,399 and +42% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Roswell
Compare Roswell'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 (this page) | $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 | $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 | $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 (this page) | $750 |
| 13 | Portales | $680 |
| 14 | Clovis | $670 |
| 15 | Alamogordo | $640 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Roswell.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Roswell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portales, NM | 82.8 mi | $680 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 90.3 mi | $810 | +$60 (+8%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 91.9 mi | $790 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Clovis, NM | 97.3 mi | $670 | $-80 (-11%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 134.8 mi | $640 | $-110 (-15%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 164.9 mi | $910 | +$160 (+21%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 183.5 mi | $949 | +$199 (+27%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 186.5 mi | $800 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Odessa, TX | 187 mi | $1,403 | +$653 (+87%) |
| El Paso, TX | 187.7 mi | $868 | +$118 (+16%) |
| Canyon, TX | 193.1 mi | $770 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Midland, TX | 195.8 mi | $1,556 | +$806 (+107%) |
Studio rent in Roswell — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Roswell?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Roswell, New Mexico is $750 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $1,399.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Roswell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,000 ($2,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Roswell expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Roswell's studio median of $750 is +42% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Roswell rank for studio rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with studio data, Roswell ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Roswell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Portales ($680), Clovis ($670), Alamogordo ($640).