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Property Managers in Santa Fe, NM

Compare top property management companies in Santa Fe, NM. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

Maez & Company Property Management Services
Pamela Maez
Santa Fe, NM
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Santa Fe Property Management
Luke Cordova
Santa Fe, NM
Unverified
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Enchanted City Property Management
Santa Fe, NM
Unverified
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Rental market in Santa Fe: rising rents

In Santa Fe, Census median gross rent rose about 32.5% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The same data shows three-bedroom rents about 7% below the U.S. average, renters in 28.5% of homes, and a population of 156,105, up 4.6% over five years. The typical home is valued near $446,300, and the median household earns about $79,071 a year, with renters spending a median 30.7% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

-5% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
-7% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
-13% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+32.5% Rent trend, 5-yr
30.7% Rent-to-income

People & households

28.5% Renter-occupied
156,105 Population
+4.6% Population, 5-yr
$79,071 Median household income

Housing stock

10.2% Vacancy rate
$446,300 Median home value
1989 Median year built
69.8% Single-family homes

Jobs

4.9% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed -5% 3-bed -7% 4-bed -13%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 28.5% Owners 71.5%

Professional property management in Santa Fe typically covers pricing, listings, tenant screening, rent collection, and repairs. About 69.8% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 10.2%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 4.9% as of August 2026. Review the managers listed and reach out for a quote.

Pricing shown is long-term residential, not short-term or vacation. Non-residential and commercial rents follow the same local direction as a rule, so the residential deviations above give you a fair read.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Santa Fe?

Census data shows median gross rent rose about 32.5% across five years.

How do rents in Santa Fe compare to the national average?

Relative to the U.S. as a whole: two-bedroom -5%, three-bedroom -7%, four-bedroom -13%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Is Santa Fe a good market for rental property?

This is a softer market, where competitive pricing and low vacancy make the difference. Renters make up 28.5% of households and vacancy sits near 10.2%. Three-bedroom rents run about 7% below the national average, and rents rose about 32.5% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in Santa Fe?

28.5% of homes are rented, not owned, and the population of 156,105 grew 4.6% over five years. Vacancy runs near 10.2%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).