Studio Apartment Rent in Ruidoso, NM
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ruidoso, New Mexico as of June 2026. That's +59% lower than the citywide median of $1,700 and +47% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Ruidoso
Compare Ruidoso'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 | Ruidoso (this page) | $690 |
| 5 | Artesia | $720 |
| 6 | Roswell | $750 |
| 7 | Carlsbad | $790 |
| 8 | Las Cruces | $800 |
| 9 | Santa Teresa | $800 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $810 |
| 11 | Farmington | $890 |
| 12 | Albuquerque | $949 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $970 |
| 14 | Los Alamos | $990 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho | $1,165 |
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 | Roswell | $750 |
| 12 | Artesia | $720 |
| 13 | Ruidoso (this page) | $690 |
| 14 | Portales | $680 |
| 15 | Clovis | $670 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ruidoso.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ruidoso |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo, NM | 55.8 mi | $640 | $-50 (-7%) |
| Roswell, NM | 90.9 mi | $750 | +$60 (+9%) |
| Las Cruces, NM | 101.4 mi | $800 | +$110 (+16%) |
| Artesia, NM | 108.4 mi | $720 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 112 mi | $790 | +$100 (+14%) |
| El Paso, TX | 117 mi | $868 | +$178 (+26%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 123 mi | $870 | +$180 (+26%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 124.9 mi | $800 | +$110 (+16%) |
| Los Lunas, NM | 130.8 mi | $970 | +$280 (+41%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 137.7 mi | $949 | +$259 (+38%) |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 153.2 mi | $1,165 | +$475 (+69%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 157.9 mi | $810 | +$120 (+17%) |
Studio rent in Ruidoso — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ruidoso?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ruidoso, New Mexico is $690 per month. This is +59% below the citywide median of $1,700.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ruidoso?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,600 ($2,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ruidoso expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ruidoso's studio median of $690 is +47% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ruidoso rank for studio rent in New Mexico?
Among the 16 cities in New Mexico with studio data, Ruidoso ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ruidoso?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Alamogordo ($640).