Musselshell County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 4,924.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,007/mo
↑ 23.7% YoY
+13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,226/mo
↑ 42.6% YoY
+28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,344/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,869/mo
↑ 20.3% YoY
+23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,255/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
+28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $814 | $1,007 | +$193 (+23.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $860 | $1,226 | +$366 (+42.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,109 | $1,344 | +$235 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,554 | $1,869 | +$315 (+20.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,862 | $2,255 | +$393 (+21.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$49,040
$4,087/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,760
$4,480/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Richland County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Judith Basin County
1 BR: $905/mo
Blaine County
1 BR: $902/mo
Pondera County
1 BR: $1,144/mo
Dawson County
1 BR: $956/mo
Granite County
1 BR: $822/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.