FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Los Alamos County
Studio
$1,200
1BR
$1,326
2BR
$1,740
3BR
$2,086
4BR
$2,843
Los Alamos County, New Mexico
FIPS 35028 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Los Alamos County, NM
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,200 | $14,400 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,326 | $15,912 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,740 | $20,880 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,086 | $25,032 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,843 | $34,116 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,740/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$69,600/yr ($5,800/mo). Area Median Income is $182,500.
At NM's state minimum wage of $12.00/hr, a worker would need to work 112 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,200 | $1,326 | $1,740 | $2,086 | $2,843 |
| FY2025 | $997 | $1,074 | $1,409 | $1,698 | $2,366 |
| FY2024 | $995 | $1,037 | $1,363 | $1,722 | $2,313 |
| FY2023 | $860 | $936 | $1,195 | $1,598 | $2,036 |
| FY2022 | $774 | $850 | $1,068 | $1,449 | $1,842 |
| FY2021 | $859 | $944 | $1,182 | $1,583 | $2,046 |
| FY2020 | $820 | $909 | $1,107 | $1,490 | $1,931 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $182,500
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $35,900 | $41,000 | $46,150 | $51,250 | $55,350 | $59,450 |
| 50% AMI | $59,850 | $68,400 | $76,950 | $85,450 | $92,300 | $99,150 |
| 80% AMI | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 |