Rent in Liberty County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,034$12,408 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,036 (+0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Liberty 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 Liberty 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 | $775 | $9,300 | $31,000 | $14.90/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $807 | $9,684 | $32,280 | $15.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,034 | $12,408 | $41,360 | $19.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,438 | $17,256 | $57,520 | $27.65/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,672 | $20,064 | $66,880 | $32.15/hr |
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Rent in Liberty County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Liberty County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,036 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $1,034. A one-bedroom goes from $807 to $813, a studio from $775 to $792.
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 Liberty County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $807 for a one-bedroom and $1,034 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,408 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 Liberty County, MT?
To keep a $1,034 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.88 an hour, or $41,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $807 takes $15.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Liberty County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $775, one bedroom $807, two $1,034, three $1,438 and four $1,672 a month.
Is rent affordable in Liberty County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $57,857 a year ($4,821 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,034 takes 21.4% 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: ($1,034 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.88 an hour.