Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Fe County, NM from $1,500 (22 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Santa Fe County.

property at 941 Calle Mejia

$1,450 - $1,750

2 Bedroom Rentals

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941 Calle Mejia

Santa FeNM87501

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property at 941 Calle Mejia

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

941 Calle Mejia, Unit 508

941 Calle Mejia
Santa FeNM87501
property at 2410 Camino Capitan

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Oct 1

2410 Camino Capitan

Santa FeNM87505

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property at 727 Montez Pl

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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727 Montez Pl

Santa FeNM87501

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Cheapest Available Santa Fe County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Fe County, NM is a Studio unit found at Casitas Del Bella in the Pueblos Del Sol neighborhood priced from $925. Santa Fe Suites in the Pueblos Del Sol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Fe County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casitas Del BellaEfficiency w/ stove topStudio,1BA$925
Santa Fe SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Vista Alegre ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,099
Sierra Blanca Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Elevate at OsloStudio - 325Studio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe County, NM

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Fe County area is the $2.13 price per square foot 3A-HC Model at Turquesa in the in the Pueblos Del Sol neighborhood starting from $2,718. The second greatest value Santa Fe County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Bluffs at Tierra Contenta starting at $2,259 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Tiempo Lindo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Fe County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Turquesa3A-HC3BR,2BA$2.13
The Bluffs at Tierra Contenta3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.80
Don Diego2/22BR,2BA$1.90
Cresta Ranch ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - 80% AMI2BR,2BA$2.10
The MicaThe Pinon2BR,1BA$2.23
Cielo Luxury Living ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Evergreen Apartments1x1-B1BR,1BA$2.03
VizcayaCarlsbad1BR,1BA$2.18
Rancho Carrera ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
Artista1x11BR,1BA$2.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Fe County

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Fe County?

There are currently 115 Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe County, NM with pricing that ranges from $925 to $3,900. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Fe County ranging from $1,500 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Fe County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Fe County ranges from $1,500 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,225.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Fe County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Fe County range from $1,709 to $3,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,464.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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