Wheatland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 2,060.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$837/mo
↑ 22.4% YoY
-6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$872/mo
↑ 21.6% YoY
-9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,117/mo
↑ 19.7% YoY
-5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,553/mo
↑ 27.9% YoY
+2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,806/mo
↑ 21.3% YoY
+3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $684 | $837 | +$153 (+22.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $717 | $872 | +$155 (+21.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,117 | +$184 (+19.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,214 | $1,553 | +$339 (+27.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,489 | $1,806 | +$317 (+21.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,880
$2,907/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,680
$3,723/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Sweet Grass County
1 BR: $918/mo
Petroleum County
1 BR: $1,208/mo
Prairie County
1 BR: $1,208/mo
Cascade County
1 BR: $979/mo
Rosebud County
1 BR: $993/mo
Mineral County
1 BR: $1,083/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.