The Most and Least Expensive Areas to Rent in Los Alamos County, NM

Los Alamos County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.

 

Los Alamos County, NM of rent costs by neighborhood
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On average, the cost of rent in Los Alamos County is about $1,209 per month. This puts it in the 97th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $961. Households in Los Alamos County have a median income of $11,288 per month so the average renter in Los Alamos County is spending roughly 11% of their earnings on housing.

Nationally, and in Los Alamos County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Los Alamos County is $349,668 right now, which is higher than nearby counties, meaning that rents in Los Alamos County also tend to be higher versus these nearby counties.

Higher rent prices are common in the southwestern parts of Los Alamos County while lower rent rates are often available in central areas.

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