Rent in Lake County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,444$17,328 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,448 (+0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Lake 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 Lake 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 | $1,097 | $13,164 | $43,880 | $21.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,104 | $13,248 | $44,160 | $21.23/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,444 | $17,328 | $57,760 | $27.77/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,865 | $22,380 | $74,600 | $35.87/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,990 | $23,880 | $79,600 | $38.27/hr |
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Rent in Lake County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lake County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,448 for a two-bedroom, up 0.3% from $1,444. A one-bedroom goes from $1,104 to $1,123, a studio from $1,097 to $1,116.
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 Lake County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,104 for a one-bedroom and $1,444 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,328 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 Lake County, MT?
To keep a $1,444 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.77 an hour, or $57,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,104 takes $21.23 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lake County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,097, one bedroom $1,104, two $1,444, three $1,865 and four $1,990 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lake County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $63,360 a year ($5,280 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,444 takes 27.3% 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: ($1,444 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $57,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.77 an hour.