Garfield County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 976.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$824/mo
↑ 20.5% YoY
-8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$858/mo
↑ 19.7% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,099/mo
↑ 17.8% YoY
-6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,349/mo
↑ 19.8% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,777/mo
↑ 19.3% YoY
+1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $684 | $824 | +$140 (+20.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $717 | $858 | +$141 (+19.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,099 | +$166 (+17.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,126 | $1,349 | +$223 (+19.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,489 | $1,777 | +$288 (+19.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,320
$2,860/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,960
$3,663/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Cascade County
1 BR: $979/mo
Judith Basin County
1 BR: $905/mo
Sweet Grass County
1 BR: $918/mo
Toole County
1 BR: $1,052/mo
Flathead County
1 BR: $1,289/mo
Hill County
1 BR: $1,069/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.