McKinley County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Mexico. Population: 72,073.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$752/mo
↑ 15.3% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$894/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,090/mo
↑ 14.6% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,307/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,443/mo
↑ 14.4% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $652 | $752 | +$100 (+15.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $799 | $894 | +$95 (+11.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $951 | $1,090 | +$139 (+14.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,169 | $1,307 | +$138 (+11.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,261 | $1,443 | +$182 (+14.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,760
$2,980/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,600
$3,633/month gross
Other Counties in New Mexico
Sierra County
1 BR: $765/mo
Lea County
1 BR: $1,068/mo
De Baca County
1 BR: $798/mo
Hidalgo County
1 BR: $798/mo
Cibola County
1 BR: $823/mo
Quay County
1 BR: $742/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.