1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Ruidoso, NM
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Ruidoso, New Mexico as of June 2026. That's +53% lower than the citywide median of $1,700 and +43% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Ruidoso
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 Ruidoso
Compare Ruidoso'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 | Roswell | $800 |
| 4 | Ruidoso (this page) | $800 |
| 5 | Clovis | $810 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $870 |
| 7 | Artesia | $880 |
| 8 | Farmington | $910 |
| 9 | Carlsbad | $980 |
| 10 | Las Cruces | $1,016 |
| 11 | Santa Teresa | $1,020 |
| 12 | Los Alamos | $1,100 |
| 13 | Albuquerque | $1,128 |
| 14 | Los Lunas | $1,150 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho | $1,380 |
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 | Artesia | $880 |
| 11 | Hobbs | $870 |
| 12 | Clovis | $810 |
| 13 | Ruidoso (this page) | $800 |
| 14 | Roswell | $800 |
| 15 | Alamogordo | $760 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Ruidoso.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Ruidoso |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo, NM | 55.8 mi | $760 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Roswell, NM | 90.9 mi | $800 | — |
| Las Cruces, NM | 101.4 mi | $1,016 | +$216 (+27%) |
| Artesia, NM | 108.4 mi | $880 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 112 mi | $980 | +$180 (+23%) |
| El Paso, TX | 117 mi | $1,074 | +$274 (+34%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 123 mi | $1,090 | +$290 (+36%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 124.9 mi | $1,020 | +$220 (+28%) |
| Los Lunas, NM | 130.8 mi | $1,150 | +$350 (+44%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 137.7 mi | $1,128 | +$328 (+41%) |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 153.2 mi | $1,380 | +$580 (+73%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 157.9 mi | $870 | +$70 (+9%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Ruidoso — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ruidoso?
As of June 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Ruidoso, New Mexico is $800 per month. This is +53% below the citywide median of $1,700.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Ruidoso?
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 Ruidoso expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Ruidoso's 1-bedroom median of $800 is +43% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ruidoso rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 16 cities in New Mexico with 1-bedroom data, Ruidoso ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Ruidoso?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Alamogordo ($760).