Chouteau County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 5,897.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$980/mo
↑ 23.9% YoY
+10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$996/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,307/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,662/mo
↑ 27.1% YoY
+9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,950/mo
↑ 20.6% YoY
+11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $791 | $980 | +$189 (+23.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $822 | $996 | +$174 (+21.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,078 | $1,307 | +$229 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,308 | $1,662 | +$354 (+27.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,617 | $1,950 | +$333 (+20.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,840
$3,320/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,280
$4,357/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Teton County
1 BR: $1,241/mo
Petroleum County
1 BR: $1,208/mo
Daniels County
1 BR: $900/mo
Yellowstone County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Cascade County
1 BR: $979/mo
Wibaux County
1 BR: $1,208/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.