Hill County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 16,238.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$980/mo
↑ 23.9% YoY
+10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,069/mo
↑ 25.2% YoY
+11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,307/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,724/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
+13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,731/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
-1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $791 | $980 | +$189 (+23.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 | $1,069 | +$215 (+25.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,078 | $1,307 | +$229 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,424 | $1,724 | +$300 (+21.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,429 | $1,731 | +$302 (+21.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,760
$3,563/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,280
$4,357/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Flathead County
1 BR: $1,289/mo
Sheridan County
1 BR: $923/mo
Judith Basin County
1 BR: $905/mo
Chouteau County
1 BR: $996/mo
Dawson County
1 BR: $956/mo
Musselshell County
1 BR: $1,226/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.