4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Ruidoso, NM
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Ruidoso, New Mexico as of June 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,700 and +37% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artesia | $1,490 |
| 2 | Carlsbad | $1,490 |
| 3 | Roswell | $1,530 |
| 4 | Alamogordo | $1,580 |
| 5 | Portales | $1,580 |
| 6 | Ruidoso (this page) | $1,580 |
| 7 | Hobbs | $1,610 |
| 8 | Clovis | $1,650 |
| 9 | Farmington | $1,670 |
| 10 | Las Cruces | $1,732 |
| 11 | Santa Teresa | $1,740 |
| 12 | Santa Fe | $2,243 |
| 13 | Albuquerque | $2,297 |
| 14 | Los Lunas | $2,340 |
| 15 | Los Alamos | $2,350 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | $2,815 |
| 2 | Los Alamos | $2,350 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $2,340 |
| 4 | Albuquerque | $2,297 |
| 5 | Santa Fe | $2,243 |
| 6 | Santa Teresa | $1,740 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $1,732 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,670 |
| 9 | Clovis | $1,650 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $1,610 |
| 11 | Ruidoso (this page) | $1,580 |
| 12 | Portales | $1,580 |
| 13 | Alamogordo | $1,580 |
| 14 | Roswell | $1,530 |
| 15 | Carlsbad | $1,490 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Ruidoso.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Ruidoso |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo, NM | 55.8 mi | $1,580 | — |
| Roswell, NM | 90.9 mi | $1,530 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 101.4 mi | $1,732 | +$152 (+10%) |
| Artesia, NM | 108.4 mi | $1,490 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 112 mi | $1,490 | $-90 (-6%) |
| El Paso, TX | 117 mi | $2,111 | +$531 (+34%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 123 mi | $2,130 | +$550 (+35%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 124.9 mi | $1,740 | +$160 (+10%) |
| Los Lunas, NM | 130.8 mi | $2,340 | +$760 (+48%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 137.7 mi | $2,297 | +$717 (+45%) |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 153.2 mi | $2,815 | +$1,235 (+78%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 157.9 mi | $1,610 | +$30 (+2%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Ruidoso — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Ruidoso?
As of June 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Ruidoso, New Mexico is $1,580 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,700.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Ruidoso?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,200 ($5,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ruidoso expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Ruidoso's 4+ bedroom median of $1,580 is +37% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ruidoso rank for 4+ bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 16 cities in New Mexico with 4+ bedroom data, Ruidoso ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Ruidoso?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Roswell ($1,530), Artesia ($1,490), Carlsbad ($1,490).