Powder River County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 1,773.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$768/mo
↑ 12.3% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$800/mo
↑ 11.6% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,025/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,426/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY
-6% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,657/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $684 | $768 | +$84 (+12.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $717 | $800 | +$83 (+11.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,025 | +$92 (+9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,426 | +$119 (+9.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,489 | $1,657 | +$168 (+11.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,000
$2,667/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,000
$3,417/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Sweet Grass County
1 BR: $918/mo
Sanders County
1 BR: $878/mo
Glacier County
1 BR: $1,033/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $1,067/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $1,070/mo
Roosevelt County
1 BR: $915/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.