Custer County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 11,957.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,109/mo
↑ 21.9% YoY
+24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,226/mo
↑ 21.3% YoY
+28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,608/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+37% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,154/mo
↑ 18.2% YoY
+41% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,322/mo
↑ 27.0% YoY
+32% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $1,109 | +$199 (+21.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,011 | $1,226 | +$215 (+21.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,327 | $1,608 | +$281 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,823 | $2,154 | +$331 (+18.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,829 | $2,322 | +$493 (+27.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$49,040
$4,087/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$64,320
$5,360/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Powell County
1 BR: $884/mo
Liberty County
1 BR: $807/mo
Blaine County
1 BR: $902/mo
Judith Basin County
1 BR: $905/mo
Stillwater County
1 BR: $958/mo
Pondera County
1 BR: $1,144/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.