Rent in Daniels County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,023$12,276 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,026 (+0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Daniels 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 Daniels 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 | $767 | $9,204 | $30,680 | $14.75/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $10,800 | $36,000 | $17.31/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,023 | $12,276 | $40,920 | $19.67/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,414 | $16,968 | $56,560 | $27.19/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,654 | $19,848 | $66,160 | $31.81/hr |
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Rent in Daniels County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Daniels County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,026 for a two-bedroom, up 0.3% from $1,023. A one-bedroom goes from $900 to $903, a studio from $767 to $784.
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 Daniels County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $900 for a one-bedroom and $1,023 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,276 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 Daniels County, MT?
To keep a $1,023 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.67 an hour, or $40,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $900 takes $17.31 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Daniels County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $767, one bedroom $900, two $1,023, three $1,414 and four $1,654 a month.
Is rent affordable in Daniels County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $55,625 a year ($4,635 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,023 takes 22.1% 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: ($1,023 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.67 an hour.