The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Albuquerque, NM MSA, NM

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Albuquerque, NM MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $745 to a high of $911, with an average of $828.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $905, a maximum of $1,106, and an average of $1,005.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,100, peaking at a maximum of $1,344, and averaging at $1,222.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,550, a maximum of $1,894, and an average of $1,722.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,858 to a maximum of $2,270, with an average of $2,064.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Albuquerque, NM MSA Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Albuquerque, NM MSA, NM Low Rent (90%) $745 $905 $1,100 $1,550 $1,858
Average Rent $828 $1,005 $1,222 $1,722 $2,064
High Rent(110%) $911 $1,106 $1,344 $1,894 $2,270
2023 Albuquerque, NM MSA, NM Low Rent (90%) $689 $848 $1,030 $1,463 $1,754
Average Rent $765 $942 $1,144 $1,626 $1,949
High Rent (110%) $842 $1,036 $1,258 $1,789 $2,144
2022 Albuquerque, NM MSA, NM Low Rent (90%) $599 $739 $896 $1,274 $1,535
Average Rent $666 $821 $996 $1,415 $1,705
High Rent(110%) $733 $903 $1,096 $1,557 $1,876
2021 Albuquerque, NM MSA, NM Low Rent (90%) $559 $693 $846 $1,211 $1,455
Average Rent $621 $770 $940 $1,345 $1,617
High Rent (110%) $683 $847 $1,034 $1,480 $1,779
2020 Albuquerque, NM MSA, NM Low Rent (90%) $514 $642 $789 $1,139 $1,355
Average Rent $571 $713 $877 $1,265 $1,506
High Rent(110%) $628 $784 $965 $1,392 $1,657
2019 Albuquerque, NM MSA, NM Low Rent (90%) $507 $640 $789 $1,141 $1,357
Average Rent $563 $711 $877 $1,268 $1,508
High Rent (110%) $619 $782 $965 $1,395 $1,659
2018 Albuquerque, NM MSA, NM Low Rent (90%) $501 $636 $786 $1,143 $1,362
Average Rent $557 $707 $873 $1,270 $1,513
High Rent(110%) $613 $778 $960 $1,397 $1,664
2017 Albuquerque, NM MSA, NM Low Rent (90%) $501 $644 $790 $1,150 $1,392
Average Rent $557 $716 $878 $1,278 $1,547
High Rent (110%) $613 $788 $966 $1,406 $1,702


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