Rent in Los Alamos, NM
A 2-bedroom in Los Alamos, NM (ZIP 87544) typically rents for about $1,670 a month, with a range of $1,670–$1,874. Owner-occupied homes in Los Alamos County pay about 0.55% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $932 | $932–$1,305 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,283 | $1,283–$1,433 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,670 | $1,670–$1,874 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,455 | $1,455–$2,233 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,572 | $2,572–$3,132 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Los Alamos ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Alamos, NM?
- About $1,670 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,670–$1,874. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Los Alamos, NM?
- About $1,283 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,283–$1,433. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Los Alamos, NM?
- About $1,455 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,455–$2,233. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Los Alamos, NM?
- About $932 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $932–$1,305. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Los Alamos, NM?
- About $2,572 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,572–$3,132. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Los Alamos, NM?
- Owner-occupied homes in Los Alamos County pay a typical 0.55% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Los Alamos rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).