2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Silver City, NM
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Silver City, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,350 and +42% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamogordo | $930 |
| 2 | Portales | $930 |
| 3 | Silver City (this page) | $960 |
| 4 | Clovis | $980 |
| 5 | Roswell | $1,030 |
| 6 | Carlsbad | $1,080 |
| 7 | Farmington | $1,100 |
| 8 | Las Cruces | $1,124 |
| 9 | Santa Teresa | $1,130 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $1,140 |
| 11 | Albuquerque | $1,383 |
| 12 | Los Alamos | $1,400 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $1,410 |
| 14 | Santa Fe | $1,690 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho | $1,695 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | $1,695 |
| 2 | Santa Fe | $1,690 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $1,410 |
| 4 | Los Alamos | $1,400 |
| 5 | Albuquerque | $1,383 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $1,140 |
| 7 | Santa Teresa | $1,130 |
| 8 | Las Cruces | $1,124 |
| 9 | Farmington | $1,100 |
| 10 | Carlsbad | $1,080 |
| 11 | Roswell | $1,030 |
| 12 | Clovis | $980 |
| 13 | Silver City (this page) | $960 |
| 14 | Portales | $930 |
| 15 | Alamogordo | $930 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Silver City.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Silver City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 108.5 mi | $1,124 | +$164 (+17%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 127.1 mi | $1,130 | +$170 (+18%) |
| El Paso, TX | 144.4 mi | $1,254 | +$294 (+31%) |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 149.3 mi | $1,345 | +$385 (+40%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 156 mi | $930 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Vail, AZ | 163.4 mi | $2,060 | +$1,100 (+115%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 165.7 mi | $1,270 | +$310 (+32%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Silver City — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Silver City?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Silver City, New Mexico is $960 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,350.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Silver City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,400 ($3,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Silver City expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Silver City's 2-bedroom median of $960 is +42% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Silver City rank for 2-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 2-bedroom data, Silver City ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Silver City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Alamogordo ($930).