Rent in Lincoln County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,170$14,040 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,173 (+0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 | $919 | $11,028 | $36,760 | $17.67/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,067 | $12,804 | $42,680 | $20.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,170 | $14,040 | $46,800 | $22.50/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,627 | $19,524 | $65,080 | $31.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,892 | $22,704 | $75,680 | $36.38/hr |
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Rent in Lincoln County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lincoln County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,173 for a two-bedroom, up 0.3% from $1,170. A one-bedroom goes from $1,067 to $1,078, a studio from $919 to $1,034.
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 Lincoln County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,067 for a one-bedroom and $1,170 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,040 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 Lincoln County, MT?
To keep a $1,170 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.50 an hour, or $46,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,067 takes $20.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lincoln County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $919, one bedroom $1,067, two $1,170, three $1,627 and four $1,892 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lincoln County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $47,143 a year ($3,929 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,170 takes 29.8% 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: ($1,170 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.50 an hour.