Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 12,273.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$968/mo
↑ 21.8% YoY
+8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,070/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,404/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
+19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,946/mo
↑ 19.8% YoY
+28% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,954/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
+11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $795 | $968 | +$173 (+21.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $883 | $1,070 | +$187 (+21.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,159 | $1,404 | +$245 (+21.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,624 | $1,946 | +$322 (+19.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,849 | $1,954 | +$105 (+5.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,800
$3,567/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$56,160
$4,680/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Richland County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Wheatland County
1 BR: $872/mo
Golden Valley County
1 BR: $1,045/mo
Powell County
1 BR: $884/mo
Yellowstone County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Dawson County
1 BR: $956/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.