Judith Basin County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 2,039.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$869/mo
↑ 23.8% YoY
-3% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$905/mo
↑ 23.1% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,160/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
-1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,583/mo
↑ 34.5% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,875/mo
↑ 22.8% YoY
+7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $702 | $869 | +$167 (+23.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $735 | $905 | +$170 (+23.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $957 | $1,160 | +$203 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,177 | $1,583 | +$406 (+34.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,527 | $1,875 | +$348 (+22.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,200
$3,017/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,400
$3,867/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Meagher County
1 BR: $1,087/mo
Garfield County
1 BR: $858/mo
Richland County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Liberty County
1 BR: $807/mo
Gallatin County
1 BR: $1,642/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.