Sanders County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 12,615.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$769/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$878/mo
↑ 14.9% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,115/mo
↑ 19.5% YoY
-5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,337/mo
↑ 11.7% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,803/mo
↑ 15.1% YoY
+3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $709 | $769 | +$60 (+8.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $764 | $878 | +$114 (+14.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,115 | +$182 (+19.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,197 | $1,337 | +$140 (+11.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,567 | $1,803 | +$236 (+15.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,120
$2,927/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,600
$3,717/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Jefferson County
1 BR: $1,070/mo
Fergus County
1 BR: $1,102/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $1,067/mo
Carter County
1 BR: $1,002/mo
Liberty County
1 BR: $807/mo
Teton County
1 BR: $1,241/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.