2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Ruidoso, NM
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Ruidoso, New Mexico as of June 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,700 and +43% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamogordo | $930 |
| 2 | Portales | $930 |
| 3 | Ruidoso (this page) | $950 |
| 4 | Artesia | $980 |
| 5 | Clovis | $980 |
| 6 | Roswell | $1,030 |
| 7 | Carlsbad | $1,080 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,100 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $1,124 |
| 10 | Santa Teresa | $1,130 |
| 11 | Hobbs | $1,140 |
| 12 | Albuquerque | $1,383 |
| 13 | Los Alamos | $1,400 |
| 14 | Los Lunas | $1,410 |
| 15 | Santa Fe | $1,690 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | $1,695 |
| 2 | Santa Fe | $1,690 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $1,410 |
| 4 | Los Alamos | $1,400 |
| 5 | Albuquerque | $1,383 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $1,140 |
| 7 | Santa Teresa | $1,130 |
| 8 | Las Cruces | $1,124 |
| 9 | Farmington | $1,100 |
| 10 | Carlsbad | $1,080 |
| 11 | Roswell | $1,030 |
| 12 | Clovis | $980 |
| 13 | Artesia | $980 |
| 14 | Ruidoso (this page) | $950 |
| 15 | Portales | $930 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Ruidoso.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Ruidoso |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo, NM | 55.8 mi | $930 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Roswell, NM | 90.9 mi | $1,030 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 101.4 mi | $1,124 | +$174 (+18%) |
| Artesia, NM | 108.4 mi | $980 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 112 mi | $1,080 | +$130 (+14%) |
| El Paso, TX | 117 mi | $1,254 | +$304 (+32%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 123 mi | $1,270 | +$320 (+34%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 124.9 mi | $1,130 | +$180 (+19%) |
| Los Lunas, NM | 130.8 mi | $1,410 | +$460 (+48%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 137.7 mi | $1,383 | +$433 (+46%) |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 153.2 mi | $1,695 | +$745 (+78%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 157.9 mi | $1,140 | +$190 (+20%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Ruidoso — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Ruidoso?
As of June 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Ruidoso, New Mexico is $950 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,700.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Ruidoso?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,000 ($3,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ruidoso expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Ruidoso's 2-bedroom median of $950 is +43% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ruidoso rank for 2-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 16 cities in New Mexico with 2-bedroom data, Ruidoso ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Ruidoso?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Alamogordo ($930).