Travel nurse housing in Albuquerque, NM
28 furnished rentals listed by hosts for travelers, median $1,800 a month. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom here is $1,070, the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against, and the median asks $730 more; 8 listings sit under it.
- Active listings
- 28
- Median asking rent
- $1,800 a month
- Price range
- $700 to $4,800
- Pet friendly
- 54%
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,070
What renting here costs
Median asking rent across the 28 listings is $1,800 a month, from $700 to $4,800. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,070 (2025); 8 of the 28 sit at or under it.
| Asking rent | Listings |
|---|
| Under $1k | 5 |
| $1–1.5k | 8 |
| $1.5–2k | 2 |
| $2–2.5k | 2 |
| $2.5–3k | 6 |
| Over $3k | 5 |
Available now
- 3-bedroom house — $2,600 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 7.4 mi to Lovelace Women's Hospital
- 3-bedroom apartment in Highland Business — $2,900 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.6 mi to Unm Hospital
- 1-bedroom private room in Willow Wood — $1,200 a month · over fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 5.8 mi to Unm Hospital
- 1-bedroom studio — $1,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 0.3 mi to Lovelace Medical Center
- 3-bedroom house in Candelmen — $2,650 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 3.7 mi to Lovelace Women's Hospital
- 1-bedroom private room in Los Griegos — $800 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 3.3 mi to Lovelace Medical Center
- 4-bedroom house in Jade Park — $3,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 2.9 mi to Lovelace Women's Hospital
- 3-bedroom townhouse — $3,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 4.6 mi to Lovelace Medical Center
- 3-bedroom house in Belmont Place — $2,400 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 3.1 mi to Lovelace Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room — $780 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 4.6 mi to Lovelace Medical Center
- 1-bedroom studio — $1,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 9.4 mi to Lovelace Women's Hospital
- 2-bedroom townhouse in Raynolds Addition — $4,800 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 0.7 mi to Lovelace Medical Center
- 4-bedroom house in Mesa del Sol — $4,500 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 6.7 mi to Lovelace Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room in South Broadway — $1,000 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 1.2 mi to Lovelace Medical Center
- 4-bedroom house in Jade Park — $3,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 2.8 mi to Lovelace Women's Hospital
- 1-bedroom house in Taylor Ranch — $1,800 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 5.4 mi to Lovelace Women's Hospital
- 1-bedroom private room in Alvarado Park — $950 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 2.2 mi to Unm Hospital
- 3-bedroom house in Mesa del Sol — $2,600 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 7.4 mi to Lovelace Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room — $700 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, pets ok · 1.1 mi to Lovelace Medical Center
- 1-bedroom apartment in Highland Business — $1,800 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.5 mi to Unm Hospital
- 2-bedroom house in Mesa Village — $2,500 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 3.7 mi to Lovelace Women's Hospital
- 1-bedroom private room in Paradise Hills Civic — $1,000 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 7.3 mi to Lovelace Women's Hospital
- 3-bedroom house — $2,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.5 mi to Lovelace Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room in Little Turtle — $1,000 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, furnished · 1.8 mi to Lovelace Women's Hospital
- 1-bedroom private room in South San Pedro — $1,250 a month · over fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 2.8 mi to Unm Hospital
- 1-bedroom private room in Los Griegos — $800 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 3.3 mi to Lovelace Medical Center
- 3-bedroom house in Monterey Park — $2,700 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 7.8 mi to Lovelace Women's Hospital
- 2-bedroom private room — $1,350 a month · over fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 6.1 mi to Lovelace Women's Hospital
Where to live by hospital
| Neighborhood | Listings | Median asking rent | Miles to Lovelace Medical Center | Miles to Unm Hospital | Miles to Lovelace Women's Hospital | Parking included |
|---|
| Los Griegos | 2 | $800 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 2 of 2 |
| Highland Business | 2 | $2,350 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 2 of 2 |
| Jade Park | 2 | $3,200 | 6.9 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 2 of 2 |
| Mesa del Sol | 2 | $3,550 | 7 | 7.1 | 10.2 | 2 of 2 |
| Alvarado Park | 1 | $950 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1 of 1 |
| South Broadway | 1 | $1,000 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 5.4 | 1 of 1 |
| Paradise Hills Civic | 1 | $1,000 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 7.3 | 1 of 1 |
| Little Turtle | 1 | $1,000 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0 of 1 |
| Willow Wood | 1 | $1,200 | 7 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 1 of 1 |
| South San Pedro | 1 | $1,250 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 4.9 | 1 of 1 |
| Taylor Ranch | 1 | $1,800 | 5.6 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 1 of 1 |
| Belmont Place | 1 | $2,400 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 1 of 1 |
| Mesa Village | 1 | $2,500 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 1 of 1 |
| Candelmen | 1 | $2,650 | 6.5 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 1 of 1 |
| Monterey Park | 1 | $2,700 | 9 | 9.4 | 7.8 | 1 of 1 |
| Raynolds Addition | 1 | $4,800 | 0.7 | 2 | 4.9 | 1 of 1 |
Distances are straight-line miles from the neighborhood's listings to the hospital.
The stipend against the market
HUD fair market rent is the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against; furnished traveler rentals ask what they ask. Monthly figures, side by side:
- Cheapest private room
- $700
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,070
- Median listing here
- $1,800
- HUD fair market rent, 2BR
- $1,310
- Market asking rent (Zillow ZORI)
- $1,496
The GSA lodging rate for Albuquerque is $144 a night (fiscal 2026), up to about $4,320 a month: the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays.
Against the national average, Albuquerque, NM runs utilities 22% below and housing 11% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Albuquerque, NM metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 4% below |
| Housing | 11% below |
| Utilities | 22% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 1% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Albuquerque is $1,310 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,070.
New Mexico taxes wage income.
Renting here as a traveler
- 8 of 28 listings sit under fair market rent
- HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Albuquerque is $1,070 a month, the benchmark this page holds a stipend against. The 8 under it are all private rooms.
- 11 private rooms with a shared kitchen
- Median $1,000 a month, against $2,600 for an entire place here.
- 28 of 28 include utilities
- Every listing here states which utilities are included; the detail page lists them.
- Parking on 26 of 28
- 2 state none; the detail page says what each offers.
- 15 listings take pets
- 54% of the listings here state pets allowed.
- Minimum stay: 2 months median
- Across the 25 listings that state one, in months.
Open assignments
| Specialty | Open | Median advertised weekly | Facility |
|---|
| ER | 17 | $2,488 | — |
| ICU | 9 | $2,389 | — |
| Med-Surg | 8 | $2,224 | — |
| Cath Lab | 5 | $2,626 | Lovelace Medical Center |
| L&D | 4 | $2,928 | Lovelace Women's Hospital |
| PACU | 4 | $3,126 | Unm Hospital |
Advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly.
Common questions
- How much does travel nurse housing cost in Albuquerque, NM?
- 28 listings on CircleRN ask from $700 to $4,800 a month, median $1,800. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,070, so the median sits $730 over it.
- Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in Albuquerque?
- Yes. 11 of the 28 listings are private rooms with shared common areas, from $700 a month.
- Which Albuquerque hospitals are these listings near?
- Lovelace Medical Center (26 open), Unm Hospital (17 open), Lovelace Women's Hospital (16 open) are hiring in Albuquerque. 19 listings are within five miles of the nearest one.
- What is the GSA lodging rate for Albuquerque?
- $144 a night for Albuquerque (fiscal 2026), up to about $4,320 a month. That is the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays; your recruiter quotes the actual figure.
- How do booking and payment work on CircleRN?
- You message the host on CircleRN and make the arrangements with them directly, including payment. CircleRN does not hold or process rent. Never wire money before you have seen the place or spoken to the host; see the Trust & Safety page for the signs of a scam.
- Do I need a New Mexico license to work in Albuquerque?
- New Mexico is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- Where do travelers stay in Albuquerque?
- Listings here are in Los Griegos, Highland Business, Jade Park, Mesa del Sol, Alvarado Park, South Broadway, Paradise Hills Civic, Little Turtle, Willow Wood, South San Pedro, Taylor Ranch, Belmont Place, Mesa Village, Candelmen, Monterey Park and Raynolds Addition. Los Griegos, Alvarado Park, South Broadway, Paradise Hills Civic and Little Turtle sit under fair market rent. The table above gives the distance from each to the hospitals hiring.
Housing elsewhere in the state
- Housing in Las Cruces — 4 listings, median $1,815, $875 over fair market rent
- Housing in Rio Rancho — 4 listings, median $2,000, $620 over fair market rent
- Housing in Santa Fe — 4 listings, median $1,875, $510 over fair market rent
- Housing in Los Lunas — 3 listings, median $1,250, $100 over fair market rent
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