Renting in Gallup

Gallup's rental market runs genuinely affordable, within New Mexico's standard statewide landlord-tenant framework, with a real, disclosed cross-source spread on the exact average.

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A real, disclosed rent-figure spread

Cited Census-derived data puts Gallup's median gross rent at approximately $956/month (2024), while a separate source cites a notably lower approximately $675.

A genuinely affordable market either way

Regardless of which cited figure is used, Gallup rent runs genuinely affordable relative to national averages.

New Mexico landlord-tenant law governs statewide

Standard lease terms and New Mexico statewide landlord-tenant law apply in Gallup as elsewhere in the state. Confirm current statutory specifics directly for any actual dispute.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.