What is the average apartment size in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM?

The average size for a Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM apartment is 632 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Albuquerque?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Albuquerque is $1,124 per month, a 1% increase from last years average of $1,113.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Albuquerque?

In Downtown Albuquerque, studios rent for $901 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,128 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,430 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Albuquerque?

The typical apartment in Downtown Albuquerque offers about 632 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Albuquerque?

Studio apartments in Downtown Albuquerque average 455 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 639 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 887 sq. ft.

Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Albuquerque?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Albuquerque ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Albuquerque?

In Downtown Albuquerque, 60% of households rent while 40% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Albuquerque is $1,124, a 1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,113.

Studio Apartments at $901 offer the most budget-friendly option with 455 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 639 square feet for $1,128, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,430 offer 887 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM

Last updated: February 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,124	632 sq. ft.
Studio	$901	455 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,128	639 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,430	887 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM have increased by 1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,113 to $1,124.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM (56%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM?

983 or 60% of the households in Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM are renter-occupied while 657 or 40% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Albuquerque?

Mark Twain $836/month

Princess Jeanne $901/month

Trumbull Village $905/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,360/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Albuquerque?

San Jose $1,987/month

Stonebridge $2,072/month

Clayton Heights - Lomas Del Cielo $2,372/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Albuquerque, NM By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Clayton Heights - Lomas Del Cielo	$2,372
Stonebridge	$2,072
San Jose	$1,987
Nor Este	$1,973
Vineyard Estates	$1,841
University Heights - North Campus	$1,641
Academy Ridge East	$1,618
Taylor Ranch	$1,575
Tres Placitas	$1,547
Southeast Heights	$1,546
Trails West	$1,539
Eagle Ranch	$1,457
Huning Castle	$1,434
Oso Grande - Lincoln Green	$1,416
Cottonwood Corners	$1,414
Osuna Park	$1,398
Academy Estates East	$1,382
Academy Place	$1,380
Near North Valley	$1,370
Stardust Skies	$1,362
Royal Heights North - Breeze at South Peak	$1,356
Andreson Hills	$1,336
Sycamore	$1,330
S.R. Marmon	$1,322
Quail Ridge - Grandview Heights	$1,311
Academy Acres North	$1,280
ElDorado Heights	$1,266
Uptown Albuquerque	$1,244
Del Norte	$1,220
Arroyo Del Oso	$1,206
Hodgin	$1,194
Los Volcanes	$1,162
Supper Rock - Eastrange Piedra Vista	$1,135
Downtown Albuquerque	$1,124
North Eastern Albuquerque	$1,114
Netherwood Park	$1,108
Cielito Lindo - Candlelight Park	$1,085
Montgomery Park	$1,085
McKinley	$1,068
Santa Barbara - Martineztown	$1,047
Jerry Cline Park	$1,025
Montgomery Heights - Luecking Park	$1,021
Singing Arrow	$1,012
West Mesa	$1,004
South San Pedro	$982
Manzano Manor	$961
Trumbull Village	$905
Princess Jeanne	$901
Mark Twain	$836

Albuquerque | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Albuquerque is 12% lower than in Academy Acres North

$1,124

Downtown Albuquerque rent is the same as Albuquerque average

Average Rent $1,124

$1,280

Academy Acres North rent is 14% higher than Albuquerque average

Average Rent $1,280

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Albuquerque apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.