Lowest Rent Cities in New Mexico
Cities ranked by lowest median monthly rent · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the lowest rent cities in New Mexico based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median monthly rent from lowest to highest. Mescalero leads the ranking with a value of $282/mo and a population of 814.
The top three cities are Mescalero ($282/mo), Cuba ($341/mo), and Columbus ($394/mo). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national lowest rent cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in New Mexico.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mescalero | $282/mo | 814 |
| #2 | Cuba | $341/mo | 476 |
| #3 | Columbus | $394/mo | 1,147 |
| #4 | Ohkay Owingeh | $421/mo | 1,178 |
| #5 | Napi Headquarters | $438/mo | 691 |
| #6 | Vaughn | $438/mo | 548 |
| #7 | Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), New Mexico | $462/mo | 473 |
| #8 | Crownpoint | $469/mo | 2,924 |
| #9 | Twin Lakes | $475/mo | 961 |
| #10 | Tesuque Pueblo | $480/mo | 427 |
| #11 | Hatch | $509/mo | 1,663 |
| #12 | Chama | $529/mo | 748 |
| #13 | La Mesa | $532/mo | 548 |
| #14 | Naschitti | $538/mo | 401 |
| #15 | Santa Rosa | $538/mo | 2,447 |
| #16 | Maxwell | $545/mo | 370 |
| #17 | Vado | $545/mo | 3,185 |
| #18 | Melrose | $548/mo | 536 |
| #19 | Springer | $549/mo | 1,098 |
| #20 | Anthony | $550/mo | 8,701 |
| #21 | Santa Cruz | $550/mo | 225 |
| #22 | Dulce | $552/mo | 2,782 |
| #23 | Jarales | $560/mo | 1,939 |
| #24 | Zuni Pueblo | $565/mo | 6,132 |
| #25 | San Ildefonso Pueblo | $590/mo | 670 |
| #26 | Deming | $596/mo | 14,735 |
| #27 | Crouch Mesa | $597/mo | 4,419 |
| #28 | Pinehill | $604/mo | 466 |
| #29 | Tohatchi | $606/mo | 695 |
| #30 | Wagon Mound | $611/mo | 587 |
| #31 | La Luz | $615/mo | 1,683 |
| #32 | Newcomb | $617/mo | 369 |
| #33 | Carrizozo | $618/mo | 959 |
| #34 | Grady | $625/mo | 106 |
| #35 | Iyanbito | $630/mo | 1,213 |
| #36 | Clayton | $637/mo | 2,680 |
| #37 | Hagerman | $640/mo | 599 |
| #38 | Thoreau | $640/mo | 1,795 |
| #39 | Navajo | $641/mo | 2,133 |
| #40 | Gamerco | $646/mo | 1,583 |
| #41 | Williamsburg | $650/mo | 599 |
| #42 | Bayard | $653/mo | 2,370 |
| #43 | Cimarron | $659/mo | 717 |
| #44 | Socorro | $675/mo | 8,540 |
| #45 | Truth or Consequences | $676/mo | 6,026 |
| #46 | Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico | $676/mo | 2,219 |
| #47 | Pinos Altos | $679/mo | 149 |
| #48 | Dexter | $688/mo | 1,144 |
| #49 | Becenti | $692/mo | 274 |
| #50 | Nageezi | $692/mo | 279 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the lowest rent in New Mexico?
Mescalero ranks #1 for lowest rent cities in New Mexico with a value of $282/mo and a population of 814.
How many cities are ranked for lowest rent cities in New Mexico?
There are 50 cities ranked for lowest rent cities in New Mexico. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does New Mexico compare to other states for lowest rent cities?
You can compare New Mexico's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national lowest rent cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.