Rent in McKinley County, NM at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,090$13,080 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,140 (+4.6%)How much rent can you afford in McKinley 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 McKinley 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 | $752 | $9,024 | $30,080 | $14.46/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $894 | $10,728 | $35,760 | $17.19/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,090 | $13,080 | $43,600 | $20.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,307 | $15,684 | $52,280 | $25.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,443 | $17,316 | $57,720 | $27.75/hr |
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Rent in McKinley County, NM: common questions
How much is rent going up in McKinley County, NM in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,140 for a two-bedroom, up 4.6% from $1,090. A one-bedroom goes from $894 to $911, a studio from $752 to $794.
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 McKinley County, NM?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $894 for a one-bedroom and $1,090 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,080 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 McKinley County, NM?
To keep a $1,090 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.96 an hour, or $43,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $894 takes $17.19 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in McKinley County, NM?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $752, one bedroom $894, two $1,090, three $1,307 and four $1,443 a month.
Is rent affordable in McKinley County, NM?
For the typical household, earning $47,668 a year ($3,972 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,090 takes 27.4% 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: ($1,090 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.96 an hour.