Average Rent in Central, NM (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Central, NM is $790/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents have changed +3.9% year over year. Rents range from $790 to $790.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$790/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 1 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↑ +3.9%
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in Central, NM is $790/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 1 ZIP codes. Rents have increased 3.9% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Central is 34% below the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in Central, NM ranges from $790 to $790 across 1 ZIP codes.
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a fair rent increase in Central, NM is approximately 3.9% for 2026. An increase above 3.9% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Key Facts
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated October 2025.
Market trend data is limited for this area. The analysis below uses federal rent benchmarks.
How much is rent in Central, NM?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Central, NM is $790/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents across Central are relatively uniform, clustering around $790/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $31,600/year.
Is rent going up in Central?
Rents in Central have increased 3.9% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This suggests a relatively stable rental market.
What is a fair rent increase in Central?
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a rent increase around 3.9% is in line with the Central market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
What Should Rent Cost in Central?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in Central typically rents for $790 – $853.
Rents above $981 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Central typically rents for $790 – $853.
Rents above $981 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Central typically rents for $1,040 – $1,123.
Rents above $1,291 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Central typically rents for $1,290 – $1,393.
Rents above $1,602 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Central typically rents for $1,380 – $1,490.
Rents above $1,713 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Central
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$790
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$790
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$1,040
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$1,290
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$1,380
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Central
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
HUD publishes a single Fair Market Rent for the entire Grant County, NM metro area. For zip-level variation, the tool uses additional data sources including real-time comparable listings and local market indices.
All zip codes in Central share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($790 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
How Does Central Compare?
Questions about rent in Central
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Central, NM?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Central, NM is $790/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 1 ZIP codes in the city. This is 34% below the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $790 to $790 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in Central?
A rent increase up to about 3.9% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Central. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals. The current average 1-BR rent is $790/month.
Are rents going up or down in Central?
Rents in Central have increased 3.9% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This reflects local market conditions across 1 ZIP codes in the Grant County, NM area.
How much do rents vary across Central?
1-bedroom rents across Central range from $790 to $790 on this page, a $0/month spread. This shows that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in housing stock and demand.
Can my landlord raise my rent in Central?
We could not identify a city-specific rent cap for Central. Landlords must still follow applicable state and local notice rules before raising rent at lease renewal. Requirements vary — check your state's landlord-tenant statute for specifics on notice periods and timing.
How much should I spend on rent in Central?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Central at $790/month, a household would need approximately $31,600/year in gross income to afford this comfortably. Many renters in high-cost areas spend above this threshold — our free tool can help you assess whether your specific rent is fair for your ZIP code.
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