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Belen, NM

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Experience the vibrant culture and tranquil countryside lifestyle of the Hub City

Suburb Commuter Interstate Desert Rail Service Small Town Rural Historic

Belen is a small city located about 35 miles down Interstate 25 from Albuquerque. Founded by Spanish colonists in 1740, Belen boasts a rich cultural history which is celebrated by community festivals throughout the year. The Our lady of Belen Fiestas in particular has been a local tradition for more than two centuries, and draws thousands of people from around the state every August.

The community’s location near the geographical center of New Mexico has earned the nickname “The Hub City,” and transportation has served as a major industry in Belen for years. New Mexico Rail Runner offers direct service from Belen to Albuquerque, allowing you to travel by rail to the state’s largest city in about 45 minutes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Belen, NM is $554 for one bedroom, and $580 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belen has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

40

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

Gil Sanchez Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

297 Students

9
out of 10

La Merced Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

437 Students

6
out of 10

Rio Grande Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

357 Students

5
out of 10

Central Elementary

Public

Grades 4-6

223 Students

5
out of 10

Dennis Chavez Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

296 Students

4
out of 10

Belen Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

528 Students

4
out of 10

Belen High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,027 Students

4
out of 10

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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.