Powell County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 6,998.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$849/mo
↑ 23.6% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$884/mo
↑ 22.9% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,133/mo
↑ 21.0% YoY
-4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,576/mo
↑ 20.1% YoY
+3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,832/mo
↑ 22.7% YoY
+4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $687 | $849 | +$162 (+23.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $719 | $884 | +$165 (+22.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $936 | $1,133 | +$197 (+21.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,312 | $1,576 | +$264 (+20.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,493 | $1,832 | +$339 (+22.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,360
$2,947/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,320
$3,777/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Sanders County
1 BR: $878/mo
Beaverhead County
1 BR: $978/mo
Valley County
1 BR: $915/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $1,104/mo
Yellowstone County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Carter County
1 BR: $1,002/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.