Rent in Dawson County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,254$15,048 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,257 (+0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Dawson 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 Dawson 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 | $940 | $11,280 | $37,600 | $18.08/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $956 | $11,472 | $38,240 | $18.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,254 | $15,048 | $50,160 | $24.12/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,504 | $18,048 | $60,160 | $28.92/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,942 | $23,304 | $77,680 | $37.35/hr |
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Rent in Dawson County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dawson County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,257 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $1,254. A one-bedroom goes from $956 to $961, a studio from $940 to $961.
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 Dawson County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $956 for a one-bedroom and $1,254 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,048 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 Dawson County, MT?
To keep a $1,254 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.12 an hour, or $50,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $956 takes $18.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dawson County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $940, one bedroom $956, two $1,254, three $1,504 and four $1,942 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dawson County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $71,334 a year ($5,945 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,254 takes 21.1% 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: ($1,254 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.12 an hour.