Pondera County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 5,987.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$940/mo
↑ 23.8% YoY
+5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,144/mo
↑ 22.4% YoY
+19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,254/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,619/mo
↑ 22.7% YoY
+6% 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 | $759 | $940 | +$181 (+23.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 | $1,144 | +$209 (+22.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,035 | $1,254 | +$219 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,320 | $1,619 | +$299 (+22.7%) |
| 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
$45,760
$3,813/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,160
$4,180/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Powder River County
1 BR: $800/mo
Wheatland County
1 BR: $872/mo
Hill County
1 BR: $1,069/mo
Liberty County
1 BR: $807/mo
Broadwater County
1 BR: $1,595/mo
Missoula County
1 BR: $1,400/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.