Fair Market Rent in Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR (2026)

The typical household in Cabo Rojo Municipio earns $23,077 a year, comfortably above the $21,440 needed to afford a 2-bedroom apartment at the Fair Market Rent under the 30%-of-income rule.

Unit sizeFair Market Rent
Studio$467
1 Bedroom$489
2 Bedroom$536
3 Bedroom$689
4 Bedroom$819

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HUD Fair Market Rent vs. Census median rent

HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent$536
Census median gross rent (all units)$544

Census median rent runs at 101.5% of the HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Cabo Rojo Municipio.

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FAQ

What is Fair Market Rent?

Fair Market Rent (FMR) is HUD's official estimate of the rent, plus utilities, for a standard-quality rental unit in Cabo Rojo Municipio. HUD recalculates it every year and uses it to set payment standards for housing choice vouchers.

How much income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Cabo Rojo Municipio?

Using the standard rule that rent should not exceed 30% of income, a household needs about $21,440 a year to afford the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $536 a month.

How does Fair Market Rent compare to actual median rent?

The Census Bureau's median gross rent for Cabo Rojo Municipio is $544 a month, versus HUD's 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $536. The two measure different things, so some gap is normal.

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).