Missoula County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 118,541.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,143/mo
↑ 24.2% YoY
+28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,400/mo
↑ 27.4% YoY
+46% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,655/mo
↑ 25.8% YoY
+41% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,302/mo
↑ 24.8% YoY
+51% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,776/mo
↑ 25.6% YoY
+58% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $920 | $1,143 | +$223 (+24.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,099 | $1,400 | +$301 (+27.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,316 | $1,655 | +$339 (+25.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,844 | $2,302 | +$458 (+24.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,210 | $2,776 | +$566 (+25.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$56,000
$4,667/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$66,200
$5,517/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Pondera County
1 BR: $1,144/mo
Sanders County
1 BR: $878/mo
Phillips County
1 BR: $888/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,202/mo
Beaverhead County
1 BR: $978/mo
Wheatland County
1 BR: $872/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.