Lewis and Clark County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 71,487.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,136/mo
↑ 21.9% YoY
+27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,319/mo
↑ 23.0% YoY
+38% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,647/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+40% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,250/mo
↑ 25.5% YoY
+48% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,496/mo
↑ 22.3% YoY
+42% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $932 | $1,136 | +$204 (+21.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,072 | $1,319 | +$247 (+23.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,359 | $1,647 | +$288 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,793 | $2,250 | +$457 (+25.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,041 | $2,496 | +$455 (+22.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$52,760
$4,397/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$65,880
$5,490/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Chouteau County
1 BR: $996/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $1,067/mo
Big Horn County
1 BR: $992/mo
Flathead County
1 BR: $1,289/mo
Judith Basin County
1 BR: $905/mo
Cascade County
1 BR: $979/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.