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Artesia, NM

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Small-town charm in the New Mexico desert

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Artesia is a small desert community in southeastern New Mexico, about halfway between Roswell and Carlsbad on Highway 285. The somewhat secluded city features a vibrant Downtown district, with its eclectic shopping and dining scene complemented by the art deco Land of the Sun movie theater, the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, and a life-sized sculpture depicting the construction of an oil derrick.

Artesia is home to one of the U.S. Government’s residential sites for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, which brings in officers of various agencies from around the country. The local rental market tends to be quite affordable, with an abundance of single-family homes available to fit any budget.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Artesia, NM is $1,152 for one bedroom, $1,596 for two bedrooms, and $1,778 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Artesia has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,152/month
716 Sq Ft
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Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Roselawn Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

184 Students

8
out of 10

Yeso Elementary

Public

Grades 1-5

493 Students

7
out of 10

Central Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

148 Students

6
out of 10

Yucca Elementary

Public

Grades 1-5

333 Students

5
out of 10

Hermosa Elementary

Public

Grades 1-5

293 Students

5
out of 10

Artesia Zia Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-7

546 Students

6
out of 10

Artesia Park Junior High

Public

Grades 8-9

605 Students

5
out of 10

Artesia High

Public

Grades 10-12

766 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Airports

  • Roswell Air Center

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.