Liberty County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 1,993.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$775/mo
↑ 13.3% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$807/mo
↑ 11.2% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,034/mo
↑ 10.8% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,438/mo
↑ 10.0% YoY
-6% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,672/mo
↑ 12.3% YoY
-5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $684 | $775 | +$91 (+13.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $726 | $807 | +$81 (+11.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,034 | +$101 (+10.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,438 | +$131 (+10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,489 | $1,672 | +$183 (+12.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,280
$2,690/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,360
$3,447/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Gallatin County
1 BR: $1,642/mo
Fallon County
1 BR: $1,093/mo
Wheatland County
1 BR: $872/mo
Meagher County
1 BR: $1,087/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $1,067/mo
Wibaux County
1 BR: $1,208/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.