Rent in Granite County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,053$12,636 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,055 (+0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Granite 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 Granite 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 | $789 | $9,468 | $31,560 | $15.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $822 | $9,864 | $32,880 | $15.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,053 | $12,636 | $42,120 | $20.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,464 | $17,568 | $58,560 | $28.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,702 | $20,424 | $68,080 | $32.73/hr |
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Rent in Granite County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Granite County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,055 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $1,053. A one-bedroom goes from $822 to $828, a studio from $789 to $806.
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 Granite County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $822 for a one-bedroom and $1,053 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,636 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 Granite County, MT?
To keep a $1,053 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.25 an hour, or $42,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $822 takes $15.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Granite County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $789, one bedroom $822, two $1,053, three $1,464 and four $1,702 a month.
Is rent affordable in Granite County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $59,265 a year ($4,939 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,053 takes 21.3% 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: ($1,053 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.25 an hour.