3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Ruidoso, NM
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Ruidoso, New Mexico as of June 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,700 and +39% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clovis | $1,250 |
| 2 | Ruidoso (this page) | $1,290 |
| 3 | Alamogordo | $1,310 |
| 4 | Portales | $1,310 |
| 5 | Roswell | $1,330 |
| 6 | Artesia | $1,380 |
| 7 | Hobbs | $1,410 |
| 8 | Carlsbad | $1,430 |
| 9 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 10 | Las Cruces | $1,562 |
| 11 | Santa Teresa | $1,570 |
| 12 | Los Alamos | $1,890 |
| 13 | Albuquerque | $1,939 |
| 14 | Los Lunas | $1,980 |
| 15 | Santa Fe | $2,137 |
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 | Artesia | $1,380 |
| 12 | Roswell | $1,330 |
| 13 | Portales | $1,310 |
| 14 | Alamogordo | $1,310 |
| 15 | Ruidoso (this page) | $1,290 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Ruidoso.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Ruidoso |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo, NM | 55.8 mi | $1,310 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Roswell, NM | 90.9 mi | $1,330 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 101.4 mi | $1,562 | +$272 (+21%) |
| Artesia, NM | 108.4 mi | $1,380 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 112 mi | $1,430 | +$140 (+11%) |
| El Paso, TX | 117 mi | $1,735 | +$445 (+34%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 123 mi | $1,760 | +$470 (+36%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 124.9 mi | $1,570 | +$280 (+22%) |
| Los Lunas, NM | 130.8 mi | $1,980 | +$690 (+53%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 137.7 mi | $1,939 | +$649 (+50%) |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 153.2 mi | $2,375 | +$1,085 (+84%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 157.9 mi | $1,410 | +$120 (+9%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Ruidoso — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Ruidoso?
As of June 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Ruidoso, New Mexico is $1,290 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,700.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Ruidoso?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,600 ($4,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ruidoso expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Ruidoso's 3-bedroom median of $1,290 is +39% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ruidoso rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 16 cities in New Mexico with 3-bedroom data, Ruidoso ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Ruidoso?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Ruidoso.