Rent in Mineral County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,361$16,332 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,390 (+2.1%)How much rent can you afford in Mineral 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 Mineral 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 | $941 | $11,292 | $37,640 | $18.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,083 | $12,996 | $43,320 | $20.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,361 | $16,332 | $54,440 | $26.17/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,632 | $19,584 | $65,280 | $31.38/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,915 | $22,980 | $76,600 | $36.83/hr |
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Rent in Mineral County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Mineral County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,390 for a two-bedroom, up 2.1% from $1,361. A one-bedroom goes from $1,083 to $1,173, a studio from $941 to $968.
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 Mineral County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,083 for a one-bedroom and $1,361 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,332 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 Mineral County, MT?
To keep a $1,361 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.17 an hour, or $54,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,083 takes $20.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mineral County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $941, one bedroom $1,083, two $1,361, three $1,632 and four $1,915 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mineral County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $63,450 a year ($5,288 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,361 takes 25.7% 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: ($1,361 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $54,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.17 an hour.