New Mexico · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Catron County, NM

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Catron County, NM at $1,040 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $853. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $20.00 an hour full time, or $41,600 a year. The typical household there would spend 25% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,059 (up 1.8%).

Rent in Catron County, NM at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,040$12,480 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,059 (+1.8%)
Studio$773$15/hr needed
1 bedroom$853$16/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$20.00an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,424$27/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Catron County, NM?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,040Monthly market rent
Share of gross income25%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$41,600To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,247At 30% of $49,864
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Catron County, NM by bedroom, and the pay it takes

Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Catron County, NM, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$773$9,276$30,920$14.87/hr
1 bedroom$853$10,236$34,120$16.40/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,040$12,480$41,600$20.00/hr
3 bedrooms$1,424$17,088$56,960$27.38/hr
4 bedrooms$1,677$20,124$67,080$32.25/hr

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Rent in Catron County, NM: common questions

How much is rent going up in Catron County, NM in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,059 for a two-bedroom, up 1.8% from $1,040. A one-bedroom goes from $853 to $870, a studio from $773 to $842.

These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.

What is the average rent in Catron County, NM?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $853 for a one-bedroom and $1,040 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,480 a year for the two-bedroom.

It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.

How much do you need to make to afford rent in Catron County, NM?

To keep a $1,040 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.00 an hour, or $41,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $853 takes $16.40 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Catron County, NM?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $773, one bedroom $853, two $1,040, three $1,424 and four $1,677 a month.

Is rent affordable in Catron County, NM?

For the typical household, earning $49,864 a year ($4,155 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,040 takes 25% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.

How is the income needed for rent worked out?

Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,040 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.00 an hour.