HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Socorro County, NM?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Socorro County, New Mexico, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $973 a month. Rents run from $723 for a studio up to $1,569 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Socorro County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $723 |
| 1 Bedroom | $888 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,353 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,569 |
How does Socorro County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in New Mexico.
Higher rent than 33% of counties in New Mexico · 23th of 33
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Alamos County | $1,740 |
| 2 | Santa Fe County | $1,685 |
| 3 | Bernalillo County | $1,464 |
| … 19 more … | ||
| 23 | Socorro County(you are here) | $973 |
| … 7 more … | ||
| 23 | Guadalupe County | $973 |
| 23 | Otero County | $973 |
| 23 | Hidalgo County | $973 |
More data for Socorro County, New Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Socorro County, NM for 2026?
In Socorro County, New Mexico, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $973 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $723 for a studio to $1,569 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Socorro County, NM?
A two-bedroom in Socorro County, New Mexico has a Fair Market Rent of $973 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Socorro County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Socorro County, NM?
Every ZIP code in Socorro County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Socorro County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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