Golden Valley County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 841.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,004/mo
↑ 23.8% YoY
+12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,045/mo
↑ 24.1% YoY
+9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,339/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,862/mo
↑ 22.4% YoY
+22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,165/mo
↑ 22.8% YoY
+23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $811 | $1,004 | +$193 (+23.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $842 | $1,045 | +$203 (+24.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,105 | $1,339 | +$234 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,521 | $1,862 | +$341 (+22.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,763 | $2,165 | +$402 (+22.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,800
$3,483/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,560
$4,463/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Prairie County
1 BR: $1,208/mo
Toole County
1 BR: $1,052/mo
Beaverhead County
1 BR: $978/mo
Carbon County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Granite County
1 BR: $822/mo
Glacier County
1 BR: $1,033/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.