Montana Fair Market Rents 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for Montana (MT). Average 1-bedroom rent: $801/mo. Average 2-bedroom rent: $1,007/mo.
Avg 1BR Rent
$801/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,007/mo
Median Income
$64,253
Tenant Rights
4/10
Rent is Generally Affordable
At the median income of $64,253/year, the 30% rule suggests spending up to $1,606/mo on rent. The average 2BR rent of $1,007/mo is within this threshold.
Renter Statistics
37.1% of households in Montana are renters.
Montana Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | $613 | $724 | $913 | 7% |
| Great Falls | $519 | $625 | $791 | 6.6% |
| Helena | $577 | $711 | $857 | 5.6% |
| Missoula | $762 | $909 | $1,081 | 3.7% |
Montana Counties - Fair Market Rents
| County | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Income | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis County | $902 | $1,122 | $1,418 | $1,784 | $84,820 | 20.1% |
| Brown County | $900 | $1,103 | $1,325 | $1,626 | $77,025 | 20.6% |
| Putnam County | $971 | $1,177 | $1,468 | $1,711 | $91,839 | 19.2% |
| Lewis County | $716 | $894 | $1,114 | $1,354 | $65,580 | 20.4% |
| Clinton County | $651 | $829 | $1,042 | $1,242 | $71,724 | 17.4% |
| Cherokee County | $701 | $890 | $1,054 | $1,306 | $73,490 | 17.2% |
| Morgan County | $746 | $911 | $1,116 | $1,446 | $66,730 | 20.1% |
| Ross County | $521 | $626 | $784 | $978 | $40,491 | 23.2% |
| Iredell County | $581 | $696 | $848 | $1,094 | $39,092 | 26.0% |
| Russell County | $445 | $558 | $709 | $875 | $42,747 | 19.9% |
| Anderson County | $626 | $739 | $913 | $1,119 | $58,809 | 18.6% |
| Walker County | $477 | $588 | $697 | $913 | $41,709 | 20.1% |
| Clark County | $555 | $690 | $819 | $1,084 | $49,399 | 19.9% |
| Sullivan County | $554 | $686 | $839 | $1,025 | $41,690 | 24.1% |
| Howard County | $631 | $762 | $974 | $1,168 | $61,863 | 18.9% |
| Lyon County | $599 | $723 | $915 | $1,078 | $46,802 | 23.5% |
| Baker County | $596 | $705 | $901 | $1,092 | $55,297 | 19.6% |
| Polk County | $542 | $677 | $811 | $1,065 | $48,797 | 19.9% |
| Floyd County | $478 | $588 | $746 | $858 | $48,632 | 18.4% |
| Monroe County | $615 | $761 | $931 | $1,156 | $45,353 | 24.6% |
| Macon County | $480 | $613 | $781 | $904 | $45,442 | 20.6% |
| Sharp County | $619 | $735 | $909 | $1,096 | $60,037 | 18.2% |
| Lee County | $652 | $781 | $993 | $1,134 | $46,195 | 25.8% |
| York County | $606 | $718 | $893 | $1,115 | $47,895 | 22.4% |
| White County | $774 | $925 | $1,127 | $1,389 | $55,007 | 24.6% |
| Parker County | $533 | $644 | $790 | $937 | $55,122 | 17.2% |
| Lake County | $644 | $767 | $971 | $1,167 | $63,309 | 18.4% |
| Campbell County | $597 | $726 | $922 | $1,095 | $45,309 | 24.4% |
| Taylor County | $580 | $727 | $863 | $1,151 | $50,225 | 20.6% |
| Kane County | $590 | $735 | $931 | $1,072 | $53,220 | 21.0% |
| Hood County | $487 | $600 | $759 | $947 | $42,625 | 21.4% |
| Turner County | $474 | $598 | $729 | $925 | $37,951 | 23.1% |
| Carroll County | $486 | $607 | $732 | $909 | $36,439 | 24.1% |
| Randolph County | $590 | $708 | $840 | $1,046 | $41,960 | 24.0% |
| Keith County | $598 | $718 | $867 | $1,068 | $56,308 | 18.5% |
| Crawford County | $515 | $657 | $828 | $1,023 | $39,999 | 24.8% |
| Knox County | $689 | $829 | $978 | $1,269 | $66,958 | 17.5% |
| Calhoun County | $513 | $621 | $773 | $952 | $35,834 | 25.9% |
| Wood County | $585 | $743 | $889 | $1,153 | $49,218 | 21.7% |
| Douglas County | $512 | $638 | $810 | $974 | $50,099 | 19.4% |
| Noble County | $560 | $667 | $828 | $1,058 | $45,452 | 21.9% |
| Columbia County | $449 | $573 | $729 | $912 | $37,016 | 23.6% |
| Jasper County | $570 | $679 | $809 | $1,009 | $43,291 | 22.4% |
| Smith County | $455 | $545 | $688 | $867 | $45,099 | 18.3% |
| Fayette County | $544 | $690 | $823 | $1,042 | $44,509 | 22.2% |
| Martin County | $611 | $737 | $882 | $1,107 | $44,523 | 23.8% |
| Reed County | $624 | $793 | $986 | $1,227 | $60,747 | 19.5% |
| Washington County | $512 | $623 | $758 | $950 | $43,874 | 20.7% |
| King County | $620 | $734 | $869 | $1,103 | $50,546 | 20.6% |
| Wilson County | $484 | $611 | $777 | $929 | $38,619 | 24.1% |
| Jefferson County | $626 | $761 | $941 | $1,197 | $61,009 | 18.5% |
| Dallas County | $473 | $601 | $709 | $952 | $37,346 | 22.8% |
| Nash County | $534 | $649 | $782 | $975 | $49,611 | 18.9% |
| Orange County | $460 | $583 | $715 | $898 | $36,295 | 23.6% |
| Rice County | $465 | $552 | $703 | $862 | $41,776 | 20.2% |
| Clay County | $606 | $744 | $916 | $1,135 | $51,540 | 21.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Montana?
The 2026 statewide average rent in Montana is $801/mo for a 1-bedroom and $1,007/mo for a 2-bedroom.
What percentage of people rent in Montana?
Approximately 37.1% of households in Montana are renters.
How strong are tenant rights in Montana?
Montana has a tenant rights score of 4/10. This indicates relatively limited renter protections.