1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Silver City, NM
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Silver City, New Mexico as of September 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,371 and +45% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Silver City
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Silver City
Compare Silver City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portales | $720 |
| 2 | Alamogordo | $760 |
| 3 | Silver City (this page) | $770 |
| 4 | Roswell | $800 |
| 5 | Clovis | $810 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $870 |
| 7 | Artesia | $880 |
| 8 | Farmington | $910 |
| 9 | Carlsbad | $980 |
| 10 | Las Cruces | $1,016 |
| 11 | Santa Teresa | $1,020 |
| 12 | Los Alamos | $1,100 |
| 13 | Albuquerque | $1,128 |
| 14 | Los Lunas | $1,150 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho | $1,380 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $1,420 |
| 2 | Rio Rancho | $1,380 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $1,150 |
| 4 | Albuquerque | $1,128 |
| 5 | Los Alamos | $1,100 |
| 6 | Santa Teresa | $1,020 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $1,016 |
| 8 | Carlsbad | $980 |
| 9 | Farmington | $910 |
| 10 | Artesia | $880 |
| 11 | Hobbs | $870 |
| 12 | Clovis | $810 |
| 13 | Roswell | $800 |
| 14 | Silver City (this page) | $770 |
| 15 | Alamogordo | $760 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Silver City.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Silver City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 108.5 mi | $1,016 | +$246 (+32%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 127.1 mi | $1,020 | +$250 (+32%) |
| Bisbee, AZ | 138.1 mi | $980 | +$210 (+27%) |
| El Paso, TX | 144.4 mi | $1,074 | +$304 (+39%) |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 149.3 mi | $1,215 | +$445 (+58%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 156 mi | $760 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Vail, AZ | 163.4 mi | $1,580 | +$810 (+105%) |
| Show Low, AZ | 163.5 mi | $1,170 | +$400 (+52%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 165.7 mi | $1,090 | +$320 (+42%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Silver City — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Silver City?
As of September 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Silver City, New Mexico is $770 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,371.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Silver City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,800 ($2,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Silver City expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Silver City's 1-bedroom median of $770 is +45% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Silver City rank for 1-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 16 cities in New Mexico with 1-bedroom data, Silver City ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Silver City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Alamogordo ($760).