Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

San Juan County vs New Mexico

How do San Juan County and New Mexico rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$885
San Juan County (1BR)
$927
New Mexico (1BR)
−5%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
San Juan County
$885/mo 1BR
Population: 121,798
State
New Mexico
$927/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in San Juan County is 5% cheaper than New Mexico at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($885 vs $927). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms San Juan County New Mexico Difference
Studio $882 $828 +$54 (+7%)
1 Bedroom $885 $927 −$42 (-5%)
2 Bedroom $1,085 $1,129 −$44 (-4%)
3 Bedroom $1,509 $1,496 +$13 (+1%)
4 Bedroom $1,630 $1,758 −$128 (-7%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. San Juan County is 8% below the US average. New Mexico is 3% below.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).