Rent in Cibola County, NM at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$993$11,916 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,022 (+2.9%)How much rent can you afford in Cibola County, NM?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Cibola 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.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $738 | $8,856 | $29,520 | $14.19/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $823 | $9,876 | $32,920 | $15.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $993 | $11,916 | $39,720 | $19.10/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,223 | $14,676 | $48,920 | $23.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,315 | $15,780 | $52,600 | $25.29/hr |
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Rent in Cibola County, NM: common questions
How much is rent going up in Cibola County, NM in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,022 for a two-bedroom, up 2.9% from $993. A one-bedroom goes from $823 to $852, a studio from $738 to $813.
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 Cibola County, NM?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $823 for a one-bedroom and $993 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,916 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 Cibola County, NM?
To keep a $993 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.10 an hour, or $39,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $823 takes $15.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cibola County, NM?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $738, one bedroom $823, two $993, three $1,223 and four $1,315 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cibola County, NM?
For the typical household, earning $50,759 a year ($4,230 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $993 takes 23.5% 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: ($993 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.10 an hour.