Silver Bow County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 35,306.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,028/mo
↑ 27.9% YoY
+15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,149/mo
↑ 25.4% YoY
+20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,414/mo
↑ 21.3% YoY
+20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,967/mo
↑ 20.4% YoY
+29% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,180/mo
↑ 16.9% YoY
+24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $804 | $1,028 | +$224 (+27.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $916 | $1,149 | +$233 (+25.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,166 | $1,414 | +$248 (+21.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,634 | $1,967 | +$333 (+20.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,865 | $2,180 | +$315 (+16.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$45,960
$3,830/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$56,560
$4,713/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Mineral County
1 BR: $1,083/mo
Golden Valley County
1 BR: $1,045/mo
McCone County
1 BR: $1,208/mo
Beaverhead County
1 BR: $978/mo
Powell County
1 BR: $884/mo
Cascade County
1 BR: $979/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.