Rent in Chouteau County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,307$15,684 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,310 (+0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Chouteau 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 Chouteau 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 | $980 | $11,760 | $39,200 | $18.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $996 | $11,952 | $39,840 | $19.15/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,307 | $15,684 | $52,280 | $25.13/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,662 | $19,944 | $66,480 | $31.96/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,950 | $23,400 | $78,000 | $37.50/hr |
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Rent in Chouteau County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Chouteau County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,310 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $1,307. A one-bedroom goes from $996 to $1,001, a studio from $980 to $1,001.
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 Chouteau County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $996 for a one-bedroom and $1,307 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,684 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 Chouteau County, MT?
To keep a $1,307 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.13 an hour, or $52,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $996 takes $19.15 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Chouteau County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $980, one bedroom $996, two $1,307, three $1,662 and four $1,950 a month.
Is rent affordable in Chouteau County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $58,218 a year ($4,852 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,307 takes 26.9% 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: ($1,307 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.13 an hour.