Dona Ana County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Mexico. Population: 219,870.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$744/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$951/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,042/mo
↑ 0.1% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,449/mo
↑ 0.1% YoY
-5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,580/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
-10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $741 | $744 | +$3 (+0.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $940 | $951 | +$11 (+1.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,041 | $1,042 | +$1 (+0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,447 | $1,449 | +$2 (+0.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,605 | $1,580 | $-25 (-1.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,040
$3,170/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,680
$3,473/month gross
Other Counties in New Mexico
Mora County
1 BR: $798/mo
Chaves County
1 BR: $887/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $820/mo
San Miguel County
1 BR: $920/mo
Los Alamos County
1 BR: $1,326/mo
Colfax County
1 BR: $888/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.