Broadwater County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 6,977.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,240/mo
↑ 17.1% YoY
+39% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,595/mo
↑ 31.3% YoY
+66% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,748/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
+49% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,096/mo
↑ 20.5% YoY
+37% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,856/mo
↑ 24.1% YoY
+63% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,059 | $1,240 | +$181 (+17.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,215 | $1,595 | +$380 (+31.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,443 | $1,748 | +$305 (+21.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,739 | $2,096 | +$357 (+20.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,302 | $2,856 | +$554 (+24.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$63,800
$5,317/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$69,920
$5,827/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Sanders County
1 BR: $878/mo
Garfield County
1 BR: $858/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,202/mo
McCone County
1 BR: $1,208/mo
Hill County
1 BR: $1,069/mo
Sweet Grass County
1 BR: $918/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.