Deer Lodge County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 9,435.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$809/mo
↑ 18.3% YoY
-9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$985/mo
↑ 16.8% YoY
+3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,080/mo
↑ 15.8% YoY
-8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,502/mo
↑ 14.9% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,812/mo
↑ 17.6% YoY
+3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $684 | $809 | +$125 (+18.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $843 | $985 | +$142 (+16.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,080 | +$147 (+15.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,502 | +$195 (+14.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,541 | $1,812 | +$271 (+17.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,400
$3,283/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,200
$3,600/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Blaine County
1 BR: $902/mo
Silver Bow County
1 BR: $1,149/mo
Valley County
1 BR: $915/mo
Hill County
1 BR: $1,069/mo
Beaverhead County
1 BR: $978/mo
Ravalli County
1 BR: $1,145/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.