Richland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 11,366.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,143/mo
↑ 44.0% YoY
+28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,197/mo
↑ 22.5% YoY
+25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,312/mo
↑ 21.3% YoY
+12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,573/mo
↑ 20.6% YoY
+3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,201/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
+25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $794 | $1,143 | +$349 (+44.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $977 | $1,197 | +$220 (+22.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,082 | $1,312 | +$230 (+21.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,304 | $1,573 | +$269 (+20.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,817 | $2,201 | +$384 (+21.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$47,880
$3,990/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,480
$4,373/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Madison County
1 BR: $1,202/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $1,104/mo
Musselshell County
1 BR: $1,226/mo
Carbon County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Lewis and Clark County
1 BR: $1,319/mo
Powell County
1 BR: $884/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.