Studio Apartment Rent in Silver City, NM
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Silver City, New Mexico as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,350 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in New Mexico
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamogordo | $640 |
| 2 | Clovis | $670 |
| 3 | Portales | $680 |
| 4 | Roswell | $750 |
| 5 | Silver City (this page) | $770 |
| 6 | Carlsbad | $790 |
| 7 | Las Cruces | $800 |
| 8 | Santa Teresa | $800 |
| 9 | Hobbs | $810 |
| 10 | Farmington | $890 |
| 11 | Albuquerque | $949 |
| 12 | Los Lunas | $970 |
| 13 | Los Alamos | $990 |
| 14 | Rio Rancho | $1,165 |
| 15 | Santa Fe | $1,283 |
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 | Silver City (this page) | $770 |
| 12 | Roswell | $750 |
| 13 | Portales | $680 |
| 14 | Clovis | $670 |
| 15 | Alamogordo | $640 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Silver City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Silver City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 108.5 mi | $800 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 127.1 mi | $800 | +$30 (+4%) |
| El Paso, TX | 144.4 mi | $868 | +$98 (+13%) |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 149.3 mi | $955 | +$185 (+24%) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 156 mi | $640 | $-130 (-17%) |
| Vail, AZ | 163.4 mi | $1,410 | +$640 (+83%) |
| Horizon City, TX | 165.7 mi | $870 | +$100 (+13%) |
Studio rent in Silver City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Silver City?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Silver City, New Mexico is $770 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,350.
What income do you need to afford a studio 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 studio compared to the rest of the US?
Silver City's studio median of $770 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Silver City rank for studio rent in New Mexico?
Among the 15 cities in New Mexico with studio data, Silver City ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Silver City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Alamogordo ($640).