County Median Investment Score
69Below average
| BR | FMR | Eff. Rent | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 BR | $790 – $1,260▲ | $790 – $1,260 | -11.9% |
| 1 BR | $860 – $1,420▲ | $860 – $1,420 | -11.0% |
| 2 BR | $1,050 – $1,720▲ | $1,050 – $1,720 | -11.2% |
| 3 BR | $1,420 – $2,180▲ | $1,420 – $2,180 | -8.7% |
| 4 BR | $1,650 – $2,360▲ | $1,650 – $2,360 | -6.2% |
| 5 BR | $1,943▲ | —Not available | -6.2% |
| 6 BR | $2,235▲ | —Not available | -6.2% |
| 7 BR | $2,570▲ | —Not available | -6.2% |
| 8 BR | $2,956▲ | —Not available | -6.2% |
Public Housing Authority
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Market Alignment
Not enough rental comps in this area to determine how FMR aligns with current market rates.
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San Miguel County, NM fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent across the 18 ZIP codes in San Miguel County, NM ranges from $1,050 to $1,720 a month, with a median of $1,080. That is up 6.9% from $1,010 in FY 2026. San Miguel 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 $1,077. The median county two-bedroom FMR in New Mexico is $1,063, so San Miguel County is 2% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
| Bedrooms | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Change | 90–110% range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $800 | +2.6% | $720–$880 |
| 1BR | $920 | $930 | +1.1% | $837–$1,023 |
| 2BR | $1,010 | $1,080 | +6.9% | $972–$1,188 |
| 3BR | $1,400 | $1,500 | +7.1% | $1,350–$1,650 |
| 4BR | $1,630 | $1,690 | +3.7% | $1,521–$1,859 |
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2027 | $800 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,690 |
| FY 2026 | $780 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
| FY 2025 | $755 | $850 | $940 | $1,320 | $1,565 |
| FY 2024 | $1,170 | $1,320 | $1,540 | $1,970 | $2,050 |
| FY 2023 | $950 | $1,090 | $1,250 | $1,600 | $1,780 |
Two-bedroom rent by ZIP code
| ZIP code | 2 bedroom | vs. median |
|---|---|---|
| 87535 | $1,720 | +59.3% |
| 87573 | $1,550 | +43.5% |
| 87552 | $1,520 | +40.7% |
| 87538 | $1,190 | +10.2% |
| 87731 | $1,120 | +3.7% |
| 87560 | $1,080 | 0.0% |
| 87562 | $1,080 | 0.0% |
| 87565 | $1,080 | 0.0% |
| 87569 | $1,080 | 0.0% |
| 87583 | $1,080 | 0.0% |
| 87745 | $1,080 | 0.0% |
| 88416 | $1,080 | 0.0% |
| 88421 | $1,080 | 0.0% |
| 88439 | $1,080 | 0.0% |
| 87701 | $1,070 | −0.9% |
| 87746 | $1,070 | −0.9% |
| 87742 | $1,060 | −1.9% |
| 87711 | $1,050 | −2.8% |
Questions about San Miguel County, NM rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in San Miguel County, NM?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With the county-wide two-bedroom FMR of $1,077, which applies unless the housing authority uses Small Area FMRs, that basic range is $969 to $1,185 a month; under the ZIP-level Small Area FMR of $1,080 it would be $972 to $1,188. 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 San Miguel County, NM in?
San Miguel County, NM is its own non-metropolitan FMR area. Small Area FMRs are optional here; the county-wide two-bedroom FMR is $1,077.
How much did fair market rent change in San Miguel County, NM for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR rose 6.9%, from $1,010 in FY 2026 to $1,080 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has fallen 13.6%.
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