Rent in Quay County, NM at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$973$11,676 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,019 (+4.7%)How much rent can you afford in Quay 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 Quay 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 | $723 | $8,676 | $28,920 | $13.90/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $742 | $8,904 | $29,680 | $14.27/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $973 | $11,676 | $38,920 | $18.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,227 | $14,724 | $49,080 | $23.60/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,569 | $18,828 | $62,760 | $30.17/hr |
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Rent in Quay County, NM: common questions
How much is rent going up in Quay County, NM in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,019 for a two-bedroom, up 4.7% from $973. A one-bedroom goes from $742 to $779, a studio from $723 to $774.
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 Quay County, NM?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $742 for a one-bedroom and $973 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,676 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 Quay County, NM?
To keep a $973 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.71 an hour, or $38,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $742 takes $14.27 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Quay County, NM?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $723, one bedroom $742, two $973, three $1,227 and four $1,569 a month.
Is rent affordable in Quay County, NM?
For the typical household, earning $41,946 a year ($3,496 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $973 takes 27.8% 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: ($973 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.71 an hour.