Rent in Carbon County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,417$17,004 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,432 (+1.1%)How much rent can you afford in Carbon 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 Carbon 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 | $1,016 | $12,192 | $40,640 | $19.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,109 | $13,308 | $44,360 | $21.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,417 | $17,004 | $56,680 | $27.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,951 | $23,412 | $78,040 | $37.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,216 | $26,592 | $88,640 | $42.62/hr |
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Rent in Carbon County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Carbon County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,432 for a two-bedroom, up 1.1% from $1,417. A one-bedroom goes from $1,109 to $1,132, a studio from $1,016 to $1,003.
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 Carbon County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,109 for a one-bedroom and $1,417 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,004 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 Carbon County, MT?
To keep a $1,417 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.25 an hour, or $56,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,109 takes $21.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Carbon County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,016, one bedroom $1,109, two $1,417, three $1,951 and four $2,216 a month.
Is rent affordable in Carbon County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $80,261 a year ($6,688 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,417 takes 21.2% 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: ($1,417 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $56,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.25 an hour.