Meagher County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 1,948.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,044/mo
↑ 23.8% YoY
+17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,087/mo
↑ 23.1% YoY
+13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,393/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,925/mo
↑ 22.6% YoY
+26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,252/mo
↑ 22.9% YoY
+28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $843 | $1,044 | +$201 (+23.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $883 | $1,087 | +$204 (+23.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,149 | $1,393 | +$244 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,570 | $1,925 | +$355 (+22.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,833 | $2,252 | +$419 (+22.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$43,480
$3,623/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$55,720
$4,643/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Powell County
1 BR: $884/mo
Richland County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Carbon County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $1,070/mo
Missoula County
1 BR: $1,400/mo
Lewis and Clark County
1 BR: $1,319/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.