Rent in Carter County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,244$14,928 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,247 (+0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Carter 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 Carter 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 | $932 | $11,184 | $37,280 | $17.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,002 | $12,024 | $40,080 | $19.27/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,244 | $14,928 | $49,760 | $23.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,492 | $17,904 | $59,680 | $28.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,011 | $24,132 | $80,440 | $38.67/hr |
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Rent in Carter County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Carter County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,247 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $1,244. A one-bedroom goes from $1,002 to $953, a studio from $932 to $953.
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 Carter County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,002 for a one-bedroom and $1,244 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,928 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 Carter County, MT?
To keep a $1,244 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.92 an hour, or $49,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,002 takes $19.27 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Carter County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $932, one bedroom $1,002, two $1,244, three $1,492 and four $2,011 a month.
Is rent affordable in Carter County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $54,167 a year ($4,514 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,244 takes 27.6% 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: ($1,244 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.92 an hour.