Beaverhead County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 9,469.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$803/mo
↑ 17.4% YoY
-10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$978/mo
↑ 16.0% YoY
+2% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,072/mo
↑ 14.9% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,491/mo
↑ 14.1% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,798/mo
↑ 14.7% YoY
+2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $684 | $803 | +$119 (+17.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $843 | $978 | +$135 (+16.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,072 | +$139 (+14.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,491 | +$184 (+14.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,567 | $1,798 | +$231 (+14.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,120
$3,260/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,880
$3,573/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Wibaux County
1 BR: $1,208/mo
Phillips County
1 BR: $888/mo
Teton County
1 BR: $1,241/mo
Golden Valley County
1 BR: $1,045/mo
Ravalli County
1 BR: $1,145/mo
Gallatin County
1 BR: $1,642/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.