Rent in Stillwater County, MT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,257$15,084 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,271 (+1.1%)How much rent can you afford in Stillwater 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 Stillwater 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 | $884 | $10,608 | $35,360 | $17.00/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $958 | $11,496 | $38,320 | $18.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,257 | $15,084 | $50,280 | $24.17/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,748 | $20,976 | $69,920 | $33.62/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,109 | $25,308 | $84,360 | $40.56/hr |
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Rent in Stillwater County, MT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Stillwater County, MT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,271 for a two-bedroom, up 1.1% from $1,257. A one-bedroom goes from $958 to $972, a studio from $884 to $885.
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 Stillwater County, MT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $958 for a one-bedroom and $1,257 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,084 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 Stillwater County, MT?
To keep a $1,257 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.17 an hour, or $50,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $958 takes $18.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Stillwater County, MT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $884, one bedroom $958, two $1,257, three $1,748 and four $2,109 a month.
Is rent affordable in Stillwater County, MT?
For the typical household, earning $84,732 a year ($7,061 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,257 takes 17.8% 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: ($1,257 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.17 an hour.