Rent by ZIP · Otero County
Rent in Mescalero, NM 88340
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,010 (+4.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $330 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $670 | +10.4% | $666–814 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $790 | +11.4% | $792–968 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $970 | +4.1% | $909–1,111 | $285 ±$150 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,350 | +4.4% | $1,269–1,551 | $381 ±$49 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,640 | +3.7% | $1,530–1,870 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Otero County, NM. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Otero County, NM, 2 bedrooms: $1,014.
What renters pay in 88340
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88339 | Mayhill | $1,010 | – |
| 88341 | Nogal | $1,050 | – |
| 88338 | Lincoln | $1,060 | – |
| 88337 | La Luz | $1,010 | – |
| 88343 | Picacho | $1,060 | – |
| 88336 | Hondo | $1,060 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Otero 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.