County Median Investment Score
61Below average
| BR | FMR | Eff. Rent | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 BR | $1,140 – $1,300▲ | $960 – $1,210 | 6.2% |
| 1 BR | $1,260 – $1,420▲ | $1,260 – $1,560 | 4.2% |
| 2 BR | $1,570 – $1,860▲ | $1,570 – $2,050 | 6.6% |
| 3 BR | $1,910 – $2,220▲ | $1,910 – $2,440 | 2.7% |
| 4 BR | $2,560 – $3,110▲ | $2,560 – $3,220 | 7.0% |
| 5 BR | $3,013▲ | —Not available | 7.0% |
| 6 BR | $3,465▲ | —Not available | 7.0% |
| 7 BR | $3,985▲ | —Not available | 7.0% |
| 8 BR | $4,582▲ | —Not available | 7.0% |
Public Housing Authority
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Market Alignment
FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
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Los Alamos County, NM fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent across the 3 ZIP codes in Los Alamos County, NM ranges from $1,570 to $1,860 a month, with a median of $1,710. That is up 4.9% from $1,630 in FY 2026. Los Alamos County is its own non-metropolitan FMR area. HUD also publishes the ZIP-level Small Area FMRs shown here, but unless the local housing authority has adopted them, vouchers are based on the county-wide two-bedroom FMR of $1,874. The median county two-bedroom FMR in New Mexico is $1,063, so Los Alamos County is 61% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
| Bedrooms | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Change | 90–110% range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,210 | +4.3% | $1,089–$1,331 |
| 1BR | $1,290 | $1,340 | +3.9% | $1,206–$1,474 |
| 2BR | $1,630 | $1,710 | +4.9% | $1,539–$1,881 |
| 3BR | $1,990 | $2,060 | +3.5% | $1,854–$2,266 |
| 4BR | $2,460 | $2,620 | +6.5% | $2,358–$2,882 |
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2027 | $1,210 | $1,340 | $1,710 | $2,060 | $2,620 |
| FY 2026 | $1,160 | $1,290 | $1,630 | $1,990 | $2,460 |
| FY 2025 | $1,030 | $1,130 | $1,410 | $1,810 | $2,150 |
| FY 2024 | $1,010 | $1,185 | $1,410 | $1,900 | $2,140 |
| FY 2023 | $870 | $990 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,620 |
Two-bedroom rent by ZIP code
Questions about Los Alamos County, NM rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Los Alamos County, NM?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With the county-wide two-bedroom FMR of $1,874, which applies unless the housing authority uses Small Area FMRs, that basic range is $1,687 to $2,061 a month; under the ZIP-level Small Area FMR of $1,710 it would be $1,539 to $1,881. The voucher pays the lower of the payment standard or the gross rent, minus the tenant's share, which is usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the local housing authority's current schedule before underwriting.
Which HUD fair market rent area is Los Alamos County, NM in?
Los Alamos County, NM is its own non-metropolitan FMR area. Small Area FMRs are optional here; the county-wide two-bedroom FMR is $1,874.
How much did fair market rent change in Los Alamos County, NM for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR rose 4.9%, from $1,630 in FY 2026 to $1,710 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 50.0%.
When do FY 2027 fair market rents take effect?
HUD's FY 2027 fair market rents took effect on October 1, 2026. When FMRs change, housing authorities generally have up to three months to bring payment standards back within 90% to 110% of the new FMR.
Source: HUD FY 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents and area FMRs. Payment-standard ranges are 90% to 110% of FMR, HUD's basic range, not a housing authority's published schedule. How payment standards are set