Flathead County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 105,950.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,267/mo
↑ 23.7% YoY
+42% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,289/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
+34% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,691/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
+44% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,224/mo
↑ 19.6% YoY
+46% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,837/mo
↑ 21.0% YoY
+62% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,024 | $1,267 | +$243 (+23.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,064 | $1,289 | +$225 (+21.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,396 | $1,691 | +$295 (+21.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,860 | $2,224 | +$364 (+19.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,344 | $2,837 | +$493 (+21.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$51,560
$4,297/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$67,640
$5,637/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Powder River County
1 BR: $800/mo
Petroleum County
1 BR: $1,208/mo
Garfield County
1 BR: $858/mo
Fallon County
1 BR: $1,093/mo
Glacier County
1 BR: $1,033/mo
Rosebud County
1 BR: $993/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.