Mineral County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 4,652.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$941/mo
↑ 14.1% YoY
+5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,083/mo
↑ 21.8% YoY
+13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,361/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
+16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,632/mo
↑ 20.5% YoY
+7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,915/mo
↑ 17.1% YoY
+9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $825 | $941 | +$116 (+14.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $889 | $1,083 | +$194 (+21.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,361 | +$237 (+21.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,354 | $1,632 | +$278 (+20.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,635 | $1,915 | +$280 (+17.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$43,320
$3,610/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$54,440
$4,537/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Broadwater County
1 BR: $1,595/mo
Cascade County
1 BR: $979/mo
Sanders County
1 BR: $878/mo
Garfield County
1 BR: $858/mo
Phillips County
1 BR: $888/mo
Fallon County
1 BR: $1,093/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.