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06/18/2013
Available 07/01/2013 – Los Alamos, NM
Rooms for rent in a fully furnished home. Just bring your suitcase. Tenants have access to a fully equipped kitchen, just buy your food. Shared 1.5 bathrooms, living space, and laundry facilities. Close to LANL and public transportation. Long term or short term leases available. $550/month + utilities. Looking for mature responsible tenants. Contact lduranslp@msn.com or call (505)690-5832.

06/18/2013
Available 08/01/2013 – Los Alamos, NM
505 Oppenheimer Fully Furnished including a King bed, Queen Bed and two desks! Also, linens, dishes, living-room and dining-room sets, the works! 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a large storage area. Also includes a washer and dryer in the unit. It is freshly painted with new light fixtures installed and all new wood floor coverings. Central heating and dual pane windows keep this place warm in the snow. There is also a pool, weight room, and sauna. Contact for pictures or more information! $1250/month. 12+ month lease. $1350/month 6+ month lease. Rent includes water, sewer and garbage. Additional utilities can be added, please ask! Contact Karen at 949-231-7202 (text ok) or karenjoyce123@hotmail.com.

06/14/2013
Available 08/01/2013 – Los Alamos, NM
Nicely FURNISHED 3 BEDROOM HOME for rent, fully equipped kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, laundry facilities, large yard, close to LANL, close to schools and public transportation. 1 year lease required, references required. Need a place to move the family without all the hassles of moving? This is the perfect solution. Just bring your suitcases. $1400/month + utilities. $2000 refundable deposit. Contact: lduranslp@msn.com or call (505)690-5832.

06/14/2013
Available – Los Alamos, NM
Convenience in downtown Los Alamos! Casa de Luz is a complex of beautifully maintained and quiet efficiency apartments in the heart of the business district. The units are bright and have lovely furnishings and hardwood floors. All rentals include utilities, cable and internet, with laundry facilities on-site. There is also a common, park-like area for BBQs and social gatherings. Furnished, unfurnished and corporate rentals available. Walking distance to grocery store, restaurants, pubs and more. On the free public bus line. Only five minutes to LANL. Call (505) 662-7015 for availability. See website: http://www.casadeluz-losalamos.com.

06/07/2013
Available 08/01/2013 – Chimayo, NM
Beautiful rural adobe house on 8 acres in Chimayo available August 1st. 4 bedrooms, one and ¾ baths, 2300 sq.ft, furnished option, monthly rent $1000 to $1200 depending on furniture option, pet(s) permitted, no smokers. One year lease. Please contact Curtis at mchaleycp@hotmail.com for more information.

06/07/2013
Available – Santa Fe, NM
This charming completely FURNISHED condo is artfully decorated, with a leather sectional sofa and dining room table that seats 4 people compact, yet spacious (about 850/900 sq ft) with a queen size bedroom in a loft bedroom. The condo includes a large private courtyard, off street parking, the kitchen has a tall ceiling with ceiling fan, all. tile floors except in the bathroom and loft. There is a two sided fireplace one side is in a large kitchen which includes a dish washer, microwave and a washer and dryer. The other side of the fire place is in the living room/ dining room combination. Seeking long term renter prefer 1-yr lease: Shorter term leases for 3 months or less - $1,500, 6 months -$1,200, 1 yr.-$900. Utilities are split 3-ways so they are very cost effective. You will pay for your own cable TV. The rest of the utilities are based on a yearly average of $120. per month. Last month they were $80) - WIFI is also shared so it is very cost effective. Available to show for clean and neat people only ! pets- one dog who is well cared for and not left to tear up the court yard. No smoking please. For quick results call Ann at 505 986-0568.  http://santafe.craigslist.org/apa/3844940697.html. See pictures.

06/07/2013
Available  – Los Alamos, NM
Eastern Area (Downtown) home for rent. Partly furnished or unfurnished. 2 bedrooms plus the second living area can serve as a 3rd bedroom. No dogs. Will consider small indoor pets on a case by case basis. Deposit, Application and References required. Lease options: 12 months or more-- Unfurnished: $1,250/month (or) Partially Furnished $1,350/month; 6 + months--Unfurnished: $1,400/month (or) Partially Furnished $1,500/month. Will consider a lease period of less than 6 months on a case by case basis. Canyon views, plenty of space and a flexible floorplan. Approximately 1300 sq ft, two bedrooms, one full bath plus two living areas and a small sunroom. Newer laminate flooring in the living room, plus newer carpet in the bedrooms and vinyl flooring in the kitchen. Washer and dryer included. Central location offers easy access to just about anywhere in town or off the hill. Walking distance to downtown shopping district, Smith's Grocery store, Mesa Public Library, Reel Deal Movie Theater, Aquatic Center and more. This south facing home offers lots of natural light. Patio/BBQ area in the backyard. Fireplace in the family room. Off-street parking. Plenty of room for a nice veggie garden if you are so inclined. There is road and utility construction going on around this home for the summer and fall months. That means that there will be periodic daytime noise in the area as the county completes this project. We live next door so we can give you plenty of info on this project. Please email me at SamKendricks@gmail.com or call me at 505-920-7629 if you need more information. Serious inquiries only please.

06/07/2013
Available 06/20/2013 – White Rock, NM
3 bedroom, 2 bath single home (not a duplex) with fenced in back yard and enclosed sunroom in White Rock. Walk to Chamisa Elementary school and Overlook Park. Property has grass lawns in front and backyard with automatic sprinkler system and area for a garden. 1300 sq feet, new dishwasher, washer and dryer within last 6 months. $1275/month, pets considered on case by case basis. Available June 20th. Contact by phone or email: cassandralcox@gmail.com or 520-548-9966

05/28/2013
Available 06/20/2013 – Los Alamos, NM
A 3-bedroom 2-full-bathroom condo in Trinity Village will be available for rent from around June 20th. It is just a few minutes to the lab, high school, downtown area and grocery store. The condo has two balconies, hard-wood floor in living room and master bedroom. gas, hot-water, sewage included, you only need pay electricity. it also has one car-port for parking and a storage room on first floor. Rent $950/month, deposit $950. Minimum one year rental agreement. No pet. Contact phone: 541-335-4299

05/28/2013
Available 08/2013 – Los Alamos, NM
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom duplex in Western Area of Los Alamos available for rent August 2013. Hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms, tile floors in kitchen and bathroom. Refrigerator, electric stove, washer dryer included. Off street parking and fenced back yard. Close to LANL, UNM-LA, downtown and hiking in Santa Fe National Forest. Rent is $775 per month with $775 security deposit. Utilities not included in rent. Contact Kevin at iodic60169@mypacks.net.

05/28/2013
Available – Los Alamos, NM
Includes: Queen size bed, desk, large closet, full bath, shared laundry room and kitchen. Enjoy a serene environment with decks, views, trails. Public transportation is very close. Month-to-month arrangement is acceptable at $600/month and $300 refundable deposit. Must be cat and dog friendly. Dog does not have access to your area of the home. Contact callalilly2009@hotmail.com.

05/28/2013
Available 09/01/2013 – Los Alamos, NM
Furnished, all inclusive 2 or 3 bedroom flat available September 1st. Quiet street, 10 minutes to LANL and shopping, very clean, delightfully furnished including dishes and linens. Utilities and wi-fi/cable included in one rental price. Easy access to hiking/biking trails, exquisite views of the mountains to the north and west. Prefer 6, 9 or 12 month lease.. $500 cleaning/security deposit. $1650. per month for two bedrooms, $1750. per month for three bedrooms. No pets or smoking. Contact number 505.661.6010 or email to: mojicamaria@hotmail.com.

05/28/2013
Available 06/01/2013 – Los Alamos, NM
Looking for a roommate in a very comfortable 3 bedroom/2.5 townhome available located in the Los Ventanas community at 72 Loma Vista Drive, Los Alamos. Kitchen, living room, and office are shared and completely equipped and furnished; washer and dryer; fireplace,electric oven; off-street parking is available in the driveway. Quiet neighborhood. Located close to LANL within a 20 minute walk or 5 min drive. Internet is shared. Near downtown. Rent is shared with one other postdoc. Every renter has a personal room and bathroom. $550 plus 1/2th of the utilities per month and a $300 cleaning deposit. Short and long term availability. Must be screened and submit an application with the Canyon Village management. Pictures available upon request http://www.lasventanas.org. Available to see and move in see after June 1st.  Contact: jeffery.aguiar@lanl.gov

05/23/2013
Available – Los Alamos, NM
Western Area house for rent. Walk, bike, or bus to LANL from this unfurnished Western Area 2BR duplex. Carport, washer/dryer, hardwood floors, fireplace, well insulated, fenced back yard, very quiet neighborhood on Ridgeway Drive west. Non-smoking. Owners live in the other side. $850 per month. Contact Andi or Charlie at 505-695-6261(c) or 505-662-2397(h).

05/15/2013
Available – Los Alamos, NM
Share a spacious two bedroom, 2 full bath duplex in western area. Bus stop is a 30 sec walk and only 5 minutes drive to the lab or downtown. Quiet yet convenient so you get the best of the both worlds. Hard-floor living room with a fireplace, well-equipped modern kitchen, a large separate family room/office space, and a separate laundry room with washer and dryer. You will have the option of renting the large master bedroom with private bath/walk-in closet ($650/month), or the smaller bedroom ($550/month). In either case you get your own bathroom. A beautiful landscaped backyard with fence, deck, patio furnitures and a gas grill. A large shed beside the house to store things. There's also a carport and extra storage at the carport. Your bedroom is not furnished but won't take much to furnish because of the extensive built-in cabinets. We will share utilities which total ~100 in the summer and ~200 in the winter. The lease is for a year. I am a postdoc at the lab. Email xiaoyue.guan@gmail.com.

05/14/2013
Available – Santa Fe, NM
Share my 1500 sq ft home on Santa Fe's southwest side. Share three bedroom newer home with a Massage therapist. Furnished bedroom includes Queen bed, dresser and bedside table. Tenant may also use all kitchen items including cooking and eating ware. Rent includes Gas, electric, water, trash, and Hi-Speed WI-FI internet. The third bedroom, next to yours is set up as my massage treatment room. The tenant who shares my home need to be respectful of noise during massage sessions. Your bathroom will be used by massage clients. Tenant must keep the bathroom clean at all times. Quiet, safe neighborhood. Off-street parking. Some garage storage space is available. Landscaped (mostly) front and back yard. Garden space is available. Excellent washer and dryer. Reasonable deposit. I have two cats, that's enough. No additional pets. You will be sharing the home with a quiet non-smoking male in his 50's. One hour to Los Alamos, easy access to highways and interstate. Call Lawrence @ 505-490-2069

05/13/2013
Available mid-August – Los Alamos, NM
Two bedroom, 1.5 bath, two-story condo in heart of downtown White Rock, a small suburb of Los Alamos, just minutes from the Laboratory. 1000 sq ft, fully furnished, including kitchen appliances, laundry room, sheets and towels. Master bedroom has one king bed; one twin bed in second bedroom. Balcony off master bedroom, and fenced-in back yard. Two reserved parking spots, but only 0.1 miles to nearest Atomic City transit stop. Walking distance to grocery store, bank, hardware store, local restaurants, and public library. $950/month includes utilities, internet and cable television. 3 month minimum lease, $500 deposit required. Lower monthly rent rates available for longer leases. No smoking or pets. Please contact Lance at (505) 695-0442 or email eatonags@comcast.net.

05/13/2013
Available 05/13/13 – Los Alamos, NM
I have one, possibly two furnished rooms to rent in my 3 bedroom 2 bath duplex near Urban Park. It’s a great location in Los Alamos with a stop for the Atomic City Transit half a block away and a hiking trail just down the road. Large backyard (with a grill to share), common living room, kitchen (with all appliances/dishes) area shared as well. There is a washer and dryer, and a large clothesline in the back yard! No smoking or drugs. Parking on street. Rent is $550 and includes: all utilities, high speed WIFI, and cable TV in the living room. The bedroom has large windows, hardwood floors, a good sized closet, and is furnished with a twin bed, small book case, side table, dresser, and a lamp. Deposit is one month’s rent. Background check, or LANL reference required. You will be sharing this duplex with me, a female Post-Bachelor Student and my 2 dogs. The dogs (a large labX and a medium terrierX) are very friendly, and of course you will not at all be responsible for taking care them, but you will have to be ok with sharing the indoor common areas with them. It is expected that renter will share in the responsibility of cleaning common areas, cleaning their dishes, and being respectful. Email Valerie letsread.la@gmail.com if you have any questions and want to talk further about renting the room!

05/13/2013
Available – Santa Fe, NM
This Tranquil 3 Story Loft is Fully Furnished and is located in Downtown Santa Fe... Two Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath & Two Half Baths, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, 2 Flat Screen TV's, Direct TV, Dining Room & High Celling Family Room, Ceiling Fans in Living Room & Master Bedroom, Beautiful Deck w/ Patio Furniture,Washer & Dryer. Large Car Garage w/ Remote Opener. Additional Parking Permits for South Capitol Residential Area. $1600 Per Month Plus Damage Deposit. Prefer a 12 Month Lease. For more information call 505-670-6970. No Pets. No Smokers. 1300ft².

05/10/2013
Available – Medanales, NM
This beautiful farm and its casitas are situated on the Chama River in the village of Medanales, about 45 minutes from Santa Fe and Los Alamos, one hour from Taos, and two hours from Albuquerque.
The studio casita, Celestial, 660 sq ft, is spacious and bright, and has north-facing windows for light, in addition to the skylight and west-facing door and bathroom. It has a sleeping loft with a south-facing window, and is whimsical in its design. It rents for $600 per month for one person long-term (12 months or more) and is available May 28th.
Casita de Kwan Yin is a large, warm one-bedroom passive solar house, 760 sq ft, with full bath and kitchen. This charming casita is available June 3rd, and rents for $700.
Rent is $100 more when more than one person rents, and also increases by $100 monthly if you are renting less than 12 months. One person per unit is preferred. First and last months' rent and damage and security deposits are needed to move in. Resident pays utilities. References required. For photos, please see http://www.llamadeara.com/property.htm. Please write Hannah llamadeara@gmail.com if interested, or call 505-685-9416.

05/10/2013
Available Now – Los Alamos, NM
Fully furnished, all inclusive, very clean 2 bedroom "flat" on a quiet street very close to LANL and shopping. One rental fee includes all utilities, hi speed wireless internet and cable tv hookup through Comcast, all furniture and linens including all kitchenware and bathroom/bedroom linens. Located on a non-through street on a canyon lot with phenomenal views of the Jemez mountains to the north and west. Large backyard with immediate access to Pueblo Canyon bench trails. 10 minute drive to LANL and/or shopping area. Very comfortable, nicely furnished. Prefer 3, 6, 9, or 12 month lease. No smoking or pets. $1650 per month covers everything. Available now. Contact 505.661.6010.

05/07/2013
Available – Santa Fe, NM
$1150 / 2br Available Immediately, NEED to See This One!
Remodeled Adobe Guesthouse (Near Casa Solana Center). Conveniently located with easy access to St Francis Dr. and 599 Santa Fe Bypass. Newly remodeled 2BR/1BA guest house, walking/biking distance to Solana Center off of West Alameda and nearby access to the Santa Fe River Trail. Unique classic adobe house with a modern feel, filled with charm, natural daylight and quiet setting. Flexible layout, 850 sq ft, can accommodate either two bedrooms, or one bedroom and home office with separate entry. House is set away from the street, private off-street parking, courtyard, mountain views. Many features: Kiva fireplace, woodstove, coved viga ceilings, skylights, Energy Star appliances, new washer/dryer, well maintained. Pets considered. Photos on request. sandraaguilar@earthlink.net PHONE INQUIRIES. Please call 505.982.6815. One-Year Lease. References. Non-Smoking. First/Last and Deposit (can extend over a couple of months. Utilities Not Included.

05/07/2013
Available – Los Alamos, NM
Three rooms for rent at my home in Los Alamos, at 5500 Quemazon. For your consideration, I have posted pictures of our home on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002661694000. Two bedrooms share a bathroom in the central area of our home for $600 per month each; one bedroom downstairs has a more private area and bathroom for $650. The home is located about 1.5 miles from the laboratory's main area (TA-3). Walking, bicycling, and free public transportation are available. I have an email brochure with a few additional details (e.g., one key item is no drugs or alcohol) that I will send to those who are interested. Also, I request a brief description of work and school experience and interests. My office number is (505) 665-7377 and home phone number is (505) 662-0808. To reserve a room, please contact me to indicate that you will make a deposit (e.g., by mailing a check) of one month's rent that I will hold for damages until your departure. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to sharing our home and community.

05/07/2013
Available – Los Alamos, NM
Rent a room in a large luxury home in Quemazon with views. $800 per month includes utilities, private bathroom & deck, wifi, laundryroom, garage, and use of the kitchen. patwalls47@gmail.com.

05/03/2013
Available 07/01/2013 – Los Alamos, NM
Large, exceptionally quiet 2bd/2bth downtown Los Alamos condo with backyard and the best location in town. More details and full photos can be found on http://annandryan.googlepages.com/home. Walk to the grocery store, downtown activities or the bus stop! It is only 1mi from the Los Alamos National Laboratory and for that quick get away, the condo is located on the South side of Los Alamos and only a short 30 min drive from Santa Fe and less than 1-1/2 hour from Albuquerque Airport. The condo has two large bedrooms (10'x15'), two baths (2nd is a half bath), living room, kitchen, dining room, laundry area, backyard, front yard, and reserved parking. Bathrooms have been remodeled, kitchen has a pot scrubbing dishwasher and laundry area is equipped with washer/dryer. At approximately 1100sq/ft, this condo is larger than many 3 bedroom single family homes or duplex in Los Alamos. It has the added advantage of quiet privacy thanks to thick firewalls. The two bedrooms are spacious with extras like closet organizer and mirrored closet doors. The living room (with a fireplace) and dining room looks out to an enclosed backyard with vegetable step gardens, trees, bbq and lawn area. A rare find in a condo, the private backyard can be kept according to the renters choosing. One year lease minimum for $950/mo. Please contact Ann at annandryan@gmail.com or 505-690-8848.

05/03/2013
Available Now – Los Alamos, NM
4713 Quemazon. Two bedroom/two bath townhome, unfurhished. 1500 sq ft plus very large deck with barbque plus 1 and 1/2 car garage. Like-new unit built in 2004. Monthly rental includes all Los Alamos County utilities. Bus service makes a car optional. Call today to view. Short or long term lease available. (505) 920-2600 or drfdenuit@yahoo.com

05/03/2013
Available – Los Alamos, NM
LAS VENTANAS, LOS ALAMOS, NM
$1275 / 3BR/2.5 bath / 1277 ft² Las Ventanas is a townhome community in Los Alamos. Currently available are 3 bedroom units in the A Unit, which is four stories and contains 1,277 sq ft. Each unit has an attached garage and at least one deck off the living room, with some units having an additional deck off the master suite. The community has a children's recreation area. Los Alamos Medical Center, restaurants, library, churches, playground, tennis courts and hiking&biking trails are within a short walking distance also. FREE Bus (Atomic City Transit, M-F, 6:00 am -7:30 pm); 5 min. to LANL. Our website: http://www.lasventanas.org. Photo tour: http://www.lasventanas.org/interior.asp h. We can be reached at canyonvillage@monarchnm.com and/or 505-663-0680.

05/03/2013
Available – Los Alamos, NM
Canyon Village Apartments. 1BR & 1bath units: rent $875 (6-12 months lease); ($975 – 3 months lease) 2BR & 2bath units: rent $980 (6-12 months lease); ($1100 – 3 months lease) Our rooms are carpeted, internet ready, have A/C, built-in wrap around counter for work space, book shelves. The kitchens are equipped with dishwasher, electric stove, refrigerator with icemaker and microwave. Other features: Club house with fireplace, ping-pong table, and kitchenette; Fitness center; Three on-site laundry rooms; 5 min. to LANL. Los Alamos Medical Center, restaurants, library, churches, playground, tennis courts and hiking and biking trails are within a short walking distance also. FREE Bus (Atomic City Transit, M-F, 6:00 am -7:30 pm). Our website: http://www.canyonvillage.org. Virtual tour: http://www.forrent.com/apartment-community-profile/999915531.php. We can be reached at canyonvillage@monarchnm.com and/or 505-663-0680.


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