Great Falls, MT MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Great Falls, MT MSA metro area. Population: 84,423.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$960/mo
↑ 17.9% YoY
+8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$979/mo
↑ 14.6% YoY
+2% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,284/mo
↑ 14.5% YoY
+9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,786/mo
↑ 13.7% YoY
+17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,035/mo
↑ 14.3% YoY
+16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $814 | $960 | +$146 (+17.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 | $979 | +$125 (+14.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,121 | $1,284 | +$163 (+14.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,571 | $1,786 | +$215 (+13.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,781 | $2,035 | +$254 (+14.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,160
$3,263/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$51,360
$4,280/month gross
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.