Rent in Missoula County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,655$19,860 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,690 (+2.1%)How much rent can you afford in Missoula 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 Missoula 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 | $1,143 | $13,716 | $45,720 | $21.98/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,400 | $16,800 | $56,000 | $26.92/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,655 | $19,860 | $66,200 | $31.83/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,302 | $27,624 | $92,080 | $44.27/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,776 | $33,312 | $111,040 | $53.38/hr |
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Rent in Missoula County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Missoula County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,690 for a two-bedroom, up 2.1% from $1,655. A one-bedroom goes from $1,400 to $1,433, a studio from $1,143 to $1,177.
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 Missoula County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,400 for a one-bedroom and $1,655 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,860 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 Missoula County, MT?
To keep a $1,655 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $31.83 an hour, or $66,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,400 takes $26.92 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Missoula County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,143, one bedroom $1,400, two $1,655, three $2,302 and four $2,776 a month.
Is rent affordable in Missoula County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $75,598 a year ($6,300 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,655 takes 26.3% 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: ($1,655 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $66,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $31.83 an hour.