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Farmington, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Farmington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Farmington Studio Apartments | $1,453 | $1,250 | $2,100 |
Farmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $931 | $2,129 |
Farmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $1,200 | $3,203 |
Farmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,411 | $1,350 | $3,195 |
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Cheapest Available Farmington Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Farmington, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Red Cliff in the Hawks Nest neighborhood priced from $1,250. River Roost in the Hawks Nest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,294. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Farmington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Red Cliff | A1 Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
River Roost | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,294 |
Cannery Apartments Farmington NM | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Farmington, NM and Nearby
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Farmington area is the $2.23 price per square foot B1 Model at Gauge in the in the Hawks Nest neighborhood starting from $2,246. The second greatest value Farmington apartment is the 840 Plymouth Dr Model at 840 Plymouth Dr, Unit 201 starting at $1,550 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Hawks Nest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Farmington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Gauge | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
840 Plymouth Dr, Unit 201 | 840 Plymouth Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Cannery Apartments Farmington NM | FURNISHED One Bed, Utilities, Cable, Internet | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Skyline Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Red Cliff | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
River Roost | A1F | Studio ,1BA | $5.24 |
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Getting Around Farmington, NM
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
18 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Farmington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Farmington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Farmington is at River Roost listed at $1,294.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Farmington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Farmington Apartment is $1,250 at Red Cliff.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Farmington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Farmington is starting from $1,600 at Cannery Apartments Farmington NM.
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