PlainRent

Great Falls, MT MSA

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Great Falls, MT MSA metro area. Population: 84,423.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
National avg: $893
$960/mo
↑ 17.9% YoY +8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$979/mo
↑ 14.6% YoY +2% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,284/mo
↑ 14.5% YoY +9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,786/mo
↑ 13.7% YoY +17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,035/mo
↑ 14.3% YoY +16% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $814 $960 +$146 (+17.9%)
1 Bedroom $854 $979 +$125 (+14.6%)
2 Bedroom $1,121 $1,284 +$163 (+14.5%)
3 Bedroom $1,571 $1,786 +$215 (+13.7%)
4 Bedroom $1,781 $2,035 +$254 (+14.3%)

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,160
$3,263/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$51,360
$4,280/month gross

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.