Lincoln County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Mexico. Population: 20,222.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$815/mo
↑ 20.2% YoY
-9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$820/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$999/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,305/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,611/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $678 | $815 | +$137 (+20.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $790 | $820 | +$30 (+3.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $999 | +$66 (+7.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,271 | $1,305 | +$34 (+2.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,549 | $1,611 | +$62 (+4.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,800
$2,733/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,960
$3,330/month gross
Other Counties in New Mexico
Dona Ana County
1 BR: $951/mo
Lea County
1 BR: $1,068/mo
Roosevelt County
1 BR: $772/mo
San Miguel County
1 BR: $920/mo
Sandoval County
1 BR: $1,185/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.