Rent in Flathead County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,691$20,292 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,682 (−0.5%)How much rent can you afford in Flathead 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 Flathead 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 | $1,267 | $15,204 | $50,680 | $24.37/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,289 | $15,468 | $51,560 | $24.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,691 | $20,292 | $67,640 | $32.52/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,224 | $26,688 | $88,960 | $42.77/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,837 | $34,044 | $113,480 | $54.56/hr |
Cost of living in Flathead County, MT: income, prices and a budget →
Living and working in Flathead County, MT
Rent in Flathead County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going down in Flathead County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,682 for a two-bedroom, down 0.5% from $1,691. A one-bedroom goes from $1,289 to $1,286, a studio from $1,267 to $1,277.
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 Flathead County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,289 for a one-bedroom and $1,691 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,292 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 Flathead County, MT?
To keep a $1,691 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $32.52 an hour, or $67,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,289 takes $24.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Flathead County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,267, one bedroom $1,289, two $1,691, three $2,224 and four $2,837 a month.
Is rent affordable in Flathead County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $73,925 a year ($6,160 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,691 takes 27.4% 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: ($1,691 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $67,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $32.52 an hour.