Santa Cruz, NM rental market
What is the average rent in Santa Cruz, NM?
Last updated July 8, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Santa Cruz, NM is $1,550.
Average rent
$1,550
Month-over-month change
+$300
Year-over-year change
-$950
Available rentals
1
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,550 to $1,550.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,500+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $950 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Feb | $1,200 | $1,400 |
| Mar | $1,200 | $1,400 |
| Apr | $1,200 | $1,700 |
| May | $1,200 | $1,250 |
| Jun | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Jul | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Aug | $1,600 | No data |
| Sep | $1,550 | No data |
| Oct | $1,475 | No data |
| Nov | $1,200 | No data |
Market temperature
The Santa Cruz, NM rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Santa Cruz, NM is 23% lower than the national average.
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