Rent in Broadwater County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,748$20,976 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,755 (+0.4%)How much rent can you afford in Broadwater 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 Broadwater 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 | $1,240 | $14,880 | $49,600 | $23.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,595 | $19,140 | $63,800 | $30.67/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,748 | $20,976 | $69,920 | $33.62/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,096 | $25,152 | $83,840 | $40.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,856 | $34,272 | $114,240 | $54.92/hr |
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Rent in Broadwater County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Broadwater County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,755 for a two-bedroom, up 0.4% from $1,748. A one-bedroom goes from $1,595 to $1,612, a studio from $1,240 to $1,222.
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 Broadwater County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,595 for a one-bedroom and $1,748 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,976 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 Broadwater County, MT?
To keep a $1,748 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $33.62 an hour, or $69,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,595 takes $30.67 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Broadwater County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,240, one bedroom $1,595, two $1,748, three $2,096 and four $2,856 a month.
Is rent affordable in Broadwater County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $70,374 a year ($5,865 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,748 takes 29.8% 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: ($1,748 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $69,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $33.62 an hour.