Rent in Jefferson County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,404$16,848 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,410 (+0.4%)How much rent can you afford in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 | $968 | $11,616 | $38,720 | $18.62/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $12,840 | $42,800 | $20.58/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,404 | $16,848 | $56,160 | $27.00/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,946 | $23,352 | $77,840 | $37.42/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,954 | $23,448 | $78,160 | $37.58/hr |
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Rent in Jefferson County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Jefferson County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,410 for a two-bedroom, up 0.4% from $1,404. A one-bedroom goes from $1,070 to $1,078, a studio from $968 to $982.
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 Jefferson County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,070 for a one-bedroom and $1,404 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,848 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 Jefferson County, MT?
To keep a $1,404 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.00 an hour, or $56,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,070 takes $20.58 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Jefferson County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $968, one bedroom $1,070, two $1,404, three $1,946 and four $1,954 a month.
Is rent affordable in Jefferson County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $95,490 a year ($7,958 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,404 takes 17.6% 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: ($1,404 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $56,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.00 an hour.