Rent in Ravalli County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,423$17,076 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,426 (+0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Ravalli 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 Ravalli 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 | $1,116 | $13,392 | $44,640 | $21.46/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,145 | $13,740 | $45,800 | $22.02/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,423 | $17,076 | $56,920 | $27.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,979 | $23,748 | $79,160 | $38.06/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,387 | $28,644 | $95,480 | $45.90/hr |
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Rent in Ravalli County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Ravalli County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,426 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $1,423. A one-bedroom goes from $1,145 to $1,166, a studio from $1,116 to $1,091.
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 Ravalli County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,145 for a one-bedroom and $1,423 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,076 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 Ravalli County, MT?
To keep a $1,423 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.37 an hour, or $56,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,145 takes $22.02 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Ravalli County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,116, one bedroom $1,145, two $1,423, three $1,979 and four $2,387 a month.
Is rent affordable in Ravalli County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $71,283 a year ($5,940 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,423 takes 24% 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: ($1,423 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $56,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.37 an hour.