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Santa Fe, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Fe, NM

Pricing Updated: 06/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Fe, NM area range in price from $950 to $4,645 with an overall median price of $2,412. The three Santa Fe neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Viento Del Norte at $1,250, Arroyo Chamiso at $950, and Historic Santa Fe at $950. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Fe Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Viento Del Norte$2,169$1,25018
Arroyo Chamiso$2,175$95067
Historic Santa Fe$2,175$95058
Hopewell$2,175$95076
Vista Encantada$2,175$1,22539
Don Digeo$2,187$95066
San Mateo$2,187$95065
Barrio La Canada$2,199$95075
Downtown Santa Fe$2,200$1,5004
Southwest Santa Fe$2,520$950307

Cheapest Available Santa Fe Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Fe, NM is a Studio unit found at Santa Fe Suites in the Arroyo Chamiso neighborhood priced from $950. Vista Alegre Apartments in the Pueblos Del Sol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,042. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Fe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Vista Alegre ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,042
Sierra Blanca ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Elevate at OsloStudio - 325Studio,1BA$1,225
Dakota CanyonLa CasitaStudio,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe, NM

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Fe area is the $1.75 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome Model at Bluffs at Tierra Contenta in the in the Tiempo Lindo neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Santa Fe apartment is the The Sagebrush Model at The Mica starting at $1,820 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Arroyo Chamiso neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Fe apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bluffs at Tierra Contenta4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome4BR,2BA$1.75
The MicaThe Sagebrush2BR,2BA$1.78
4300 Calle Andrew, Unit C4300 Calle Andrew2BR,1.5BA$1.75
409 La Joya Rd, Unit C409 La Joya RdStudio ,1BA$1.55
Local 18962x1AR1T2 - 2X1 Renovated2BR,1BA$2.08
Casa Loma Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.12
Talavera Apartment HomesPinon2BR,1BA$2.21
Vista Linda1 Bedroom | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.14
VizcayaChama1BR,1BA$2.27
Vista Alegre ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Fe

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Fe?

There are currently 108 Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe, NM with pricing that ranges from $950 to $4,625. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Fe ranging from $1,600 to $6,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Fe ranges from $1,600 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,048.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Fe range from $1,895 to $4,625, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $4,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

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