Valley County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Montana. Population: 7,552.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$899/mo
↑ 23.8% YoY
+1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$915/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
-5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,200/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,566/mo
↑ 24.4% YoY
+3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,753/mo
↑ 17.9% YoY
-0% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $726 | $899 | +$173 (+23.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $755 | $915 | +$160 (+21.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $990 | $1,200 | +$210 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,259 | $1,566 | +$307 (+24.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,487 | $1,753 | +$266 (+17.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,600
$3,050/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,000
$4,000/month gross
Other Counties in Montana
Pondera County
1 BR: $1,144/mo
Big Horn County
1 BR: $992/mo
Ravalli County
1 BR: $1,145/mo
Silver Bow County
1 BR: $1,149/mo
Teton County
1 BR: $1,241/mo
Missoula County
1 BR: $1,400/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.