Montana · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Toole County, MT

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Toole County, MT at $1,230 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $1,052. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $23.65 an hour full time, or $49,200 a year. The typical household there would spend 25.6% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,233 (up 0.2%).

Rent in Toole County, MT at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,230$14,760 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,233 (+0.2%)
Studio$918$18/hr needed
1 bedroom$1,052$20/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$23.65an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,702$33/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Toole County, MT?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,230Monthly market rent
Share of gross income25.6%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$49,200To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,443At 30% of $57,731
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Toole 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Toole County, MT, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$918$11,016$36,720$17.65/hr
1 bedroom$1,052$12,624$42,080$20.23/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,230$14,760$49,200$23.65/hr
3 bedrooms$1,702$20,424$68,080$32.73/hr
4 bedrooms$1,712$20,544$68,480$32.92/hr

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Rent in Toole County, MT: common questions

How much is rent going up in Toole County, MT in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,233 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $1,230. A one-bedroom goes from $1,052 to $947, a studio from $918 to $892.

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 Toole County, MT?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,052 for a one-bedroom and $1,230 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,760 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 Toole County, MT?

To keep a $1,230 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.65 an hour, or $49,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,052 takes $20.23 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Toole County, MT?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $918, one bedroom $1,052, two $1,230, three $1,702 and four $1,712 a month.

Is rent affordable in Toole County, MT?

For the typical household, earning $57,731 a year ($4,811 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,230 takes 25.6% 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: ($1,230 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.65 an hour.