Dawson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 8,915.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$940/mo
↑ 23.8% YoY
+5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$956/mo
↑ 20.3% YoY
-0% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,254/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,504/mo
↑ 20.6% YoY
-1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,942/mo
↑ 24.8% YoY
+11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $759 | $940 | +$181 (+23.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 | $956 | +$161 (+20.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,035 | $1,254 | +$219 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,247 | $1,504 | +$257 (+20.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,556 | $1,942 | +$386 (+24.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,240
$3,187/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,160
$4,180/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Silver Bow County
1 BR: $1,149/mo
Fallon County
1 BR: $1,093/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $1,070/mo
Liberty County
1 BR: $807/mo
Pondera County
1 BR: $1,144/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.