Rent in Fergus County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,446$17,352 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,450 (+0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Fergus 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 Fergus 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 | $1,084 | $13,008 | $43,360 | $20.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,102 | $13,224 | $44,080 | $21.19/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,446 | $17,352 | $57,840 | $27.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,991 | $23,892 | $79,640 | $38.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,338 | $28,056 | $93,520 | $44.96/hr |
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Rent in Fergus County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Fergus County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,450 for a two-bedroom, up 0.3% from $1,446. A one-bedroom goes from $1,102 to $1,108, a studio from $1,084 to $1,108.
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 Fergus County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,102 for a one-bedroom and $1,446 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,352 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 Fergus County, MT?
To keep a $1,446 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.81 an hour, or $57,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,102 takes $21.19 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Fergus County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,084, one bedroom $1,102, two $1,446, three $1,991 and four $2,338 a month.
Is rent affordable in Fergus County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $63,706 a year ($5,309 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,446 takes 27.2% 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: ($1,446 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $57,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.81 an hour.