Rent in Rosebud County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,186$14,232 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,189 (+0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Rosebud 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 Rosebud 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 | $889 | $10,668 | $35,560 | $17.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $993 | $11,916 | $39,720 | $19.10/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,186 | $14,232 | $47,440 | $22.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,649 | $19,788 | $65,960 | $31.71/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,990 | $23,880 | $79,600 | $38.27/hr |
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Rent in Rosebud County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Rosebud County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,189 for a two-bedroom, up 0.3% from $1,186. A one-bedroom goes from $993 to $971, a studio from $889 to $909.
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 Rosebud County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $993 for a one-bedroom and $1,186 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,232 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 Rosebud County, MT?
To keep a $1,186 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.81 an hour, or $47,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $993 takes $19.10 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Rosebud County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $889, one bedroom $993, two $1,186, three $1,649 and four $1,990 a month.
Is rent affordable in Rosebud County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $49,914 a year ($4,160 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,186 takes 28.5% 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: ($1,186 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.81 an hour.