3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Silver City, NM
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Silver City, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,350 and +40% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clovis | $1,250 |
| 2 | Silver City (this page) | $1,280 |
| 3 | Alamogordo | $1,310 |
| 4 | Portales | $1,310 |
| 5 | Roswell | $1,330 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $1,410 |
| 7 | Carlsbad | $1,430 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 9 | Las Cruces | $1,562 |
| 10 | Santa Teresa | $1,570 |
| 11 | Los Alamos | $1,890 |
| 12 | Albuquerque | $1,939 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | $1,980 |
| 14 | Santa Fe | $2,137 |
| 15 | Rio Rancho | $2,375 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in New Mexico
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | $2,375 |
| 2 | Santa Fe | $2,137 |
| 3 | Los Lunas | $1,980 |
| 4 | Albuquerque | $1,939 |
| 5 | Los Alamos | $1,890 |
| 6 | Santa Teresa | $1,570 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $1,562 |
| 8 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 9 | Carlsbad | $1,430 |
| 10 | Hobbs | $1,410 |
| 11 | Roswell | $1,330 |
| 12 | Portales | $1,310 |
| 13 | Alamogordo | $1,310 |
| 14 | Silver City (this page) | $1,280 |
| 15 | Clovis | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Silver City.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Silver City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 108.5 mi | $1,562 | +$282 (+22%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 127.1 mi | $1,570 | +$290 (+23%) |
| El Paso, TX | 144.4 mi | $1,735 | +$455 (+36%) |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 149.3 mi | $1,885 | +$605 (+47%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 156 mi | $1,310 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Vail, AZ | 163.4 mi | $2,890 | +$1,610 (+126%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 165.7 mi | $1,760 | +$480 (+38%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Silver City — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Silver City?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Silver City, New Mexico is $1,280 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,350.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Silver City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,200 ($4,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Silver City expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Silver City's 3-bedroom median of $1,280 is +40% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Silver City rank for 3-bedroom rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with 3-bedroom data, Silver City ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Silver City?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Silver City.