Rent in Musselshell County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,344$16,128 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,348 (+0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Musselshell 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 Musselshell 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 | $1,007 | $12,084 | $40,280 | $19.37/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,226 | $14,712 | $49,040 | $23.58/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,344 | $16,128 | $53,760 | $25.85/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,869 | $22,428 | $74,760 | $35.94/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,255 | $27,060 | $90,200 | $43.37/hr |
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Rent in Musselshell County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Musselshell County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,348 for a two-bedroom, up 0.3% from $1,344. A one-bedroom goes from $1,226 to $1,238, a studio from $1,007 to $1,030.
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 Musselshell County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,226 for a one-bedroom and $1,344 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,128 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 Musselshell County, MT?
To keep a $1,344 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.85 an hour, or $53,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,226 takes $23.58 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Musselshell County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,007, one bedroom $1,226, two $1,344, three $1,869 and four $2,255 a month.
Is rent affordable in Musselshell County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $58,920 a year ($4,910 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,344 takes 27.4% 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: ($1,344 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.85 an hour.