4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Santa Fe, NM
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Santa Fe, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +16% higher than the citywide median of $1,932 and +11% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Santa Fe
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 Santa Fe
Compare Santa Fe's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver City | $1,320 |
| 2 | Carlsbad | $1,490 |
| 3 | Roswell | $1,530 |
| 4 | Alamogordo | $1,580 |
| 5 | Portales | $1,580 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $1,610 |
| 7 | Clovis | $1,650 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,670 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $1,732 |
| 10 | Santa Teresa | $1,740 |
| 11 | Santa Fe (this page) | $2,243 |
| 12 | Albuquerque | $2,297 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $2,340 |
| 14 | Los Alamos | $2,350 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho | $2,815 |
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 (this page) | $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 | Portales | $1,580 |
| 12 | Alamogordo | $1,580 |
| 13 | Roswell | $1,530 |
| 14 | Carlsbad | $1,490 |
| 15 | Silver City | $1,320 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Santa Fe.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos, NM | 26.8 mi | $2,350 | +$107 (+5%) |
| Albuquerque, NM | 59.1 mi | $2,297 | +$54 (+2%) |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 60.2 mi | $2,815 | +$572 (+26%) |
| Los Lunas, NM | 99.2 mi | $2,340 | +$97 (+4%) |
| Alamosa, CO | 126.5 mi | $1,610 | $-633 (-28%) |
| Farmington, NM | 171.3 mi | $1,670 | $-573 (-26%) |
| Durango, CO | 180.3 mi | $2,670 | +$427 (+19%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Santa Fe — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Santa Fe?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Santa Fe, New Mexico is $2,243 per month. This is +16% higher than the citywide median of $1,932.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Santa Fe?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $89,720 ($7,477/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.13/hour at a full-time job.
Is Santa Fe expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Santa Fe's 4+ bedroom median of $2,243 is +11% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 39th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Santa Fe rank for 4+ bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 4+ bedroom data, Santa Fe ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Santa Fe?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Alamosa ($1,610), Farmington ($1,670).