Los Alamos County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Mexico. Population: 19,253.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,200/mo
↑ 20.4% YoY
+34% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,326/mo
↑ 23.5% YoY
+38% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,740/mo
↑ 23.5% YoY
+48% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,086/mo
↑ 22.9% YoY
+37% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,843/mo
↑ 20.2% YoY
+62% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $997 | $1,200 | +$203 (+20.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,074 | $1,326 | +$252 (+23.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,409 | $1,740 | +$331 (+23.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,698 | $2,086 | +$388 (+22.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,366 | $2,843 | +$477 (+20.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$53,040
$4,420/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$69,600
$5,800/month gross
Other Counties in New Mexico
Lea County
1 BR: $1,068/mo
Santa Fe County
1 BR: $1,390/mo
Luna County
1 BR: $783/mo
Colfax County
1 BR: $888/mo
Catron County
1 BR: $853/mo
Eddy County
1 BR: $1,084/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.