Rent in Beaverhead County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,072$12,864 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,074 (+0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Beaverhead County, MT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Beaverhead County, MT by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $803 | $9,636 | $32,120 | $15.44/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $978 | $11,736 | $39,120 | $18.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,072 | $12,864 | $42,880 | $20.62/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,491 | $17,892 | $59,640 | $28.67/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,798 | $21,576 | $71,920 | $34.58/hr |
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Rent in Beaverhead County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Beaverhead County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,074 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $1,072. A one-bedroom goes from $978 to $987, a studio from $803 to $821.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Beaverhead County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $978 for a one-bedroom and $1,072 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,864 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Beaverhead County, MT?
To keep a $1,072 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.62 an hour, or $42,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $978 takes $18.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Beaverhead County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $803, one bedroom $978, two $1,072, three $1,491 and four $1,798 a month.
Is rent affordable in Beaverhead County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $61,268 a year ($5,106 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,072 takes 21% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,072 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.62 an hour.