Taos County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Mexico. Population: 34,475.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$908/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
+2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,072/mo
↑ 14.8% YoY
+12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,279/mo
↑ 19.5% YoY
+9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,593/mo
↑ 16.4% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,146/mo
↑ 19.4% YoY
+22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $808 | $908 | +$100 (+12.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $934 | $1,072 | +$138 (+14.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,070 | $1,279 | +$209 (+19.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,368 | $1,593 | +$225 (+16.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,797 | $2,146 | +$349 (+19.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,880
$3,573/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$51,160
$4,263/month gross
Other Counties in New Mexico
San Juan County
1 BR: $885/mo
Sandoval County
1 BR: $1,185/mo
Los Alamos County
1 BR: $1,326/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $820/mo
Socorro County
1 BR: $888/mo
Roosevelt County
1 BR: $772/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.