Rio Arriba County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New Mexico. Population: 40,285.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$737/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,199/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,437/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $737 | +$30 (+4.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $742 | +$31 (+4.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,199 | +$75 (+6.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,334 | $1,437 | +$103 (+7.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in New Mexico
Quay County
1 BR: $742/mo
Taos County
1 BR: $1,072/mo
McKinley County
1 BR: $894/mo
Sandoval County
1 BR: $1,185/mo
San Miguel County
1 BR: $920/mo
Curry County
1 BR: $892/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.