Rent in Cascade County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,284$15,408 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,308 (+1.9%)How much rent can you afford in Cascade 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 Cascade 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 | $960 | $11,520 | $38,400 | $18.46/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $979 | $11,748 | $39,160 | $18.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,284 | $15,408 | $51,360 | $24.69/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,786 | $21,432 | $71,440 | $34.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,035 | $24,420 | $81,400 | $39.13/hr |
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Living and working in Cascade County, MT
Rent in Cascade County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Cascade County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,308 for a two-bedroom, up 1.9% from $1,284. A one-bedroom goes from $979 to $1,000, a studio from $960 to $993.
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 Cascade County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $979 for a one-bedroom and $1,284 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,408 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 Cascade County, MT?
To keep a $1,284 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.69 an hour, or $51,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $979 takes $18.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cascade County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $960, one bedroom $979, two $1,284, three $1,786 and four $2,035 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cascade County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $67,690 a year ($5,641 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,284 takes 22.8% 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: ($1,284 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.69 an hour.