Rent by ZIP · Taos County
Rent in Penasco, NM 87553
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,230 (+2.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,013 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $850 | +1.2% | $774–946 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,050 | $1,010 | +4% | $945–1,155 | $475 ±$365 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,200 | +2.5% | $1,107–1,353 | $1,000 ±$139 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,490 | +4% | $1,395–1,705 | $1,026 ±$186 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,940 | $2,010 | -3.5% | $1,746–2,134 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Taos County, NM. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Taos County, NM, 2 bedrooms: $1,292.
What renters pay in 87553
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87552 | Pecos | $1,520 | – |
| 87556 | Questa | $1,160 | $721 |
| 87549 | Ojo Caliente | $1,160 | – |
| 87557 | Ranchos De Taos | $1,450 | – |
| 87548 | Medanales | $1,010 | – |
| 87558 | Red River | $1,160 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Taos County, NM · All NM counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.