County FMR · HUD FY2026
Cochise County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cochise County, AZ - 16% above the US average.
- $1,111
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,257
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +2.4%
- YoY change
- +16%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Cochise is the 6th cheapest of 15 counties in Arizona by 2-bedroom FMR.
- #6
- cheapest of 15 in Arizona (2BR)
- -3%
- vs the state average
- $44,440
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +2.4%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10.4%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (40.3%); nearby Arizona counties range as much as 50% apart in 1-bedroom FMR, so the county line itself can matter for renters comparing options.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Cochise County, AZ. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cochise County, Arizona is $1,111 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,257/mo and a studio is $887/mo. This is 16% higher than the national average of $959 and 3% below the Arizona average of $1,151.
Rent increased2.4% from FY 2025 ($1,085), outpacing inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $44,440/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arizona. Population: 125,504. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-0.7%, Census ACS). That's slower than Arizona's statewide growth of +4.6% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Cochise County
The Cochise County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Arizona's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 16% above the US average of $959 and 3% lower than the Arizona state average of $1,151. Year-over-year, the 1-bedroom FMR moved from$1,085 in FY 2025 to $1,111 in FY 2026 - a change of +2.4%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,111, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $44,440 per year (about $3,703/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,257 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 125,504 and a county median household income of $58,970, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $854 | $887 | +$33 (+3.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,085 | $1,111 | +$26 (+2.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,201 | $1,257 | +$56 (+4.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,683 | $1,748 | +$65 (+3.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,017 | $2,109 | +$92 (+4.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Cochise County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Cochise County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Cochise sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,257 Top 27% higher than 73% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Cochise compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Arizona counties
- Maricopa
Maricopa County
$1,583 1BR FMR / mo
- Pinal
Pinal County
$1,583 1BR FMR / mo
- Yavapai
Yavapai County
$1,309 1BR FMR / mo
- Cochise
Cochise County
$1,111 1BR FMR / mo
- Pima
Pima County
$1,081 1BR FMR / mo
- Mohave
Mohave County
$1,060 1BR FMR / mo
- Yuma
Yuma County
$1,053 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Cochise is highlighted. Nearby Arizona counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Maricopa County ($1,583), Pinal County ($1,583), Yavapai County ($1,309), Cochise County (this county) ($1,111), Pima County ($1,081), Mohave County ($1,060), Yuma County ($1,053).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $1,111/mo compares to Arizona salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | AZ Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $128,690 | 10.4% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $96,890 | 13.8% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $90,000 | 14.8% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $79,370 | 16.8% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $78,620 | 17% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $61,220 | 21.8% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $59,480 | 22.4% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $53,690 | 24.8% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $50,980 | 26.2% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $47,620 | 28% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $43,440 | 30.7% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $36,140 | 36.9% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $35,320 | 37.7% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $34,550 | 38.6% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $33,060 | 40.3% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Cochise County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Cochise (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 68.8% overall, from $658 to $1,111. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +18.8% in FY 2025, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑2.4% | $887 | $1,111 | $1,257 |
| FY 2025 ↑18.8% | $854 | $1,085 | $1,201 |
| FY 2024 ↑17.8% | $770 | $913 | $1,067 |
| FY 2023 ↑12.3% | $727 | $775 | $964 |
| FY 2022 ↑3.4% | $686 | $690 | $907 |
| FY 2021 ↑1.4% | $663 | $667 | $874 |
| FY 2020 | $654 | $658 | $857 |
Part of the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ Metro Area
Cochise County is a central county of the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metropolitan statistical area.
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What this means for renters
Treat Cochise's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,111 implies about $44,440/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Cochise can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.