Daniels County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 1,535.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$767/mo
↑ 12.1% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$900/mo
↑ 25.5% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,023/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,414/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
-7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,654/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
-6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $684 | $767 | +$83 (+12.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $717 | $900 | +$183 (+25.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,023 | +$90 (+9.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,275 | $1,414 | +$139 (+10.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,489 | $1,654 | +$165 (+11.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,000
$3,000/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,920
$3,410/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Flathead County
1 BR: $1,289/mo
Powell County
1 BR: $884/mo
Rosebud County
1 BR: $993/mo
Prairie County
1 BR: $1,208/mo
Petroleum County
1 BR: $1,208/mo
Gallatin County
1 BR: $1,642/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.