Rent in Glacier County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,275$15,300 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,278 (+0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Glacier 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 Glacier 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 | $956 | $11,472 | $38,240 | $18.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,033 | $12,396 | $41,320 | $19.87/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,275 | $15,300 | $51,000 | $24.52/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,529 | $18,348 | $61,160 | $29.40/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,836 | $22,032 | $73,440 | $35.31/hr |
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Rent in Glacier County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Glacier County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,278 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $1,275. A one-bedroom goes from $1,033 to $1,174, a studio from $956 to $977.
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 Glacier County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,033 for a one-bedroom and $1,275 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,300 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 Glacier County, MT?
To keep a $1,275 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.52 an hour, or $51,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,033 takes $19.87 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Glacier County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $956, one bedroom $1,033, two $1,275, three $1,529 and four $1,836 a month.
Is rent affordable in Glacier County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $46,875 a year ($3,906 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,275 takes 32.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($1,275 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.52 an hour.