Sweet Grass County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 3,697.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$881/mo
↑ 23.7% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$918/mo
↑ 19.5% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,176/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
+0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,551/mo
↑ 14.0% YoY
+2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,638/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $712 | $881 | +$169 (+23.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $768 | $918 | +$150 (+19.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $971 | $1,176 | +$205 (+21.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,361 | $1,551 | +$190 (+14.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,549 | $1,638 | +$89 (+5.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,720
$3,060/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,040
$3,920/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Daniels County
1 BR: $900/mo
Prairie County
1 BR: $1,208/mo
Sheridan County
1 BR: $923/mo
Meagher County
1 BR: $1,087/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,202/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $1,104/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.