Blaine County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 7,030.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$887/mo
↑ 23.7% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$902/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,184/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,420/mo
↑ 20.6% YoY
-7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,914/mo
↑ 22.8% YoY
+9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $717 | $887 | +$170 (+23.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $745 | $902 | +$157 (+21.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $977 | $1,184 | +$207 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,177 | $1,420 | +$243 (+20.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,559 | $1,914 | +$355 (+22.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,080
$3,007/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,360
$3,947/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Golden Valley County
1 BR: $1,045/mo
Yellowstone County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Roosevelt County
1 BR: $915/mo
Granite County
1 BR: $822/mo
Daniels County
1 BR: $900/mo
Meagher County
1 BR: $1,087/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.