Harding County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Mexico. Population: 671.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$773/mo
↑ 14.0% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$853/mo
↑ 11.6% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,040/mo
↑ 11.5% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,424/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
-7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,677/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $678 | $773 | +$95 (+14.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $764 | $853 | +$89 (+11.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,040 | +$107 (+11.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,273 | $1,424 | +$151 (+11.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,549 | $1,677 | +$128 (+8.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,120
$2,843/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,600
$3,467/month gross
Other Counties in New Mexico
Santa Fe County
1 BR: $1,390/mo
Luna County
1 BR: $783/mo
Otero County
1 BR: $792/mo
Torrance County
1 BR: $1,185/mo
Socorro County
1 BR: $888/mo
Chaves County
1 BR: $887/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.