Fergus County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 11,496.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,084/mo
↑ 23.9% YoY
+21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,102/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,446/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+23% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,991/mo
↑ 27.2% YoY
+31% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,338/mo
↑ 22.9% YoY
+33% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $875 | $1,084 | +$209 (+23.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $909 | $1,102 | +$193 (+21.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,193 | $1,446 | +$253 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,565 | $1,991 | +$426 (+27.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,903 | $2,338 | +$435 (+22.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$44,080
$3,673/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$57,840
$4,820/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Judith Basin County
1 BR: $905/mo
Musselshell County
1 BR: $1,226/mo
Hill County
1 BR: $1,069/mo
Gallatin County
1 BR: $1,642/mo
Big Horn County
1 BR: $992/mo
Valley County
1 BR: $915/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.