Resources for Renters

Local Area Apartment Rentals(PDF, 117KB)

A starting point for those seeking an apartment rental in Los Alamos or White Rock, as compiled by local area agencies and various property owners and managers. This list is subject to change without notice at any time, and vacancies cannot be guaranteed.

Affordable rental housing projects are located on DP Road. These are being financed by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program.

Canyon Walk Apartments

Canyon Walk Apartments contain seventy (70) one, two and three-bedroom units reserved for moderate-income households. The development is situated between DP Road and the Canyon Rim multi-use trail.

These units are not managed by the Los Alamos County Housing Program. For qualifying information and to submit an application, please contact the property management group directly -

Address:112 DP Road, Los Alamos, NM 87544

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Office:505.662.8809

Fax: 505.662.8900

Email: canyonwalk@kay-kay.biz

The Bluffs

The Bluffs is an age-restricted, income-restricted apartment community targeting seniors (55+ years). This development contains 64 units.

These units are not managed by the Los Alamos County Housing Program. For qualifying information and to submit an application, please contact the property management group directly - 

Address: 135 DP Road, Los Alamos, NM 87544

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Office: 505.672.7525

Email: bluffs@kay-kay.biz

Mesa Del Norte

Mountain Vista Apartments

Los Alamos County partners with Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority (SFCHA) - Espanola Office for Section 8 assistance. Housing specialist, Christine Archuleta, is in Los Alamos every other Wednesday, please call 505-753-3897 or the Social Services Division at 505-662-8068 for more information. Please click Calendar to view the dates the Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority is in Los Alamos. 

If you need to submit documentation or an application you may do so, via email, fax, mail or by our drop box.

Attention: Christine Archuleta
Email: christinea@sfcha.com
Phone: 505-629-3006.
Fax Number: 505-753-5364
Mailing: SFCHA-Espanola Office P.O. Box 1307 Espanola, NM 87532
Drop Box: Located at 136 Calle De Pajarito, Espanola, NM 87532

Snip from 2023 Los Alamos County Area Median Income (AMI)

Complete document click here.(PDF, 21KB)

Los Alamos County Utility Assistance Program

The purpose of the UAP is to provide assistance to qualified low income residential customers of the Utility during the periods of October 1st through March 31st, or year-round for citizens over age 65 or account holders qualified through the Social Security Administration for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or one-time assistance to account holders who demonstrate need due to unforeseen and unusual circumstances. Phone number (505) 662-8333

2-1-1 of Northern New Mexico

Resources provided by the United Way of NNM and Self Help, Inc.

Self Help, Inc.
A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting those in need and developing self-reliance in Northern New Mexico. (505) 662-4666

LA Cares

Provides Los Alamos County Residents who are experiencing a hardship monthly food distribution, emergency food boxes, and emergency assistance with rent and utilities. (505) 661-8015

Social Security

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP assists eligible persons and families with their heating and cooling costs