Rent by ZIP · Lea County
Rent in Lovington, NM 88260
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,240 (-0.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,024 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $1,000 | +4% | $936–1,144 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $1,010 | +3% | $936–1,144 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,250 | -0.8% | $1,116–1,364 | $980 ±$115 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,550 | +0.6% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,263 ±$322 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,730 | -1.7% | $1,530–1,870 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Lea 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 Lea County, NM, 2 bedrooms: $1,327.
What renters pay in 88260
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88263 | Malaga | $1,260 | – |
| 88256 | Loving | $1,250 | – |
| 88265 | Monument | $1,340 | – |
| 88253 | Lake Arthur | $1,240 | – |
| 88267 | Tatum | $1,200 | $943 |
| 88252 | Jal | $1,280 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Lea 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.