Carter County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 1,332.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$932/mo
↑ 23.8% YoY
+4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,002/mo
↑ 18.6% YoY
+4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,244/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
+6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,492/mo
↑ 20.6% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,011/mo
↑ 22.8% YoY
+15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $753 | $932 | +$179 (+23.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $845 | $1,002 | +$157 (+18.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,027 | $1,244 | +$217 (+21.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,492 | +$255 (+20.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,638 | $2,011 | +$373 (+22.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$40,080
$3,340/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,760
$4,147/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Wibaux County
1 BR: $1,208/mo
Missoula County
1 BR: $1,400/mo
Fergus County
1 BR: $1,102/mo
Powder River County
1 BR: $800/mo
Cascade County
1 BR: $979/mo
Sanders County
1 BR: $878/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.