Lincoln County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 20,157.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$919/mo
↑ 29.6% YoY
+3% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,067/mo
↑ 22.4% YoY
+11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,170/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
-0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,627/mo
↑ 20.2% YoY
+7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,892/mo
↑ 16.6% YoY
+8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $709 | $919 | +$210 (+29.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 | $1,067 | +$195 (+22.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $966 | $1,170 | +$204 (+21.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,354 | $1,627 | +$273 (+20.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,622 | $1,892 | +$270 (+16.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,680
$3,557/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,800
$3,900/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Powell County
1 BR: $884/mo
Chouteau County
1 BR: $996/mo
Dawson County
1 BR: $956/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $1,070/mo
Deer Lodge County
1 BR: $985/mo
Rosebud County
1 BR: $993/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.