Montana · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Wibaux County, MT

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Wibaux County, MT at $1,548 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $1,208. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $29.77 an hour full time, or $61,920 a year. The typical household there would spend 27.5% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,552 (up 0.3%).

Rent in Wibaux County, MT at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,548$18,576 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,552 (+0.3%)
Studio$1,160$22/hr needed
1 bedroom$1,208$23/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$29.77an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$2,139$41/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Wibaux 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$1,548Monthly market rent
Share of gross income27.5%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$61,920To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,687At 30% of $67,462
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Wibaux 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 Wibaux County, MT, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$1,160$13,920$46,400$22.31/hr
1 bedroom$1,208$14,496$48,320$23.23/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,548$18,576$61,920$29.77/hr
3 bedrooms$2,139$25,668$85,560$41.13/hr
4 bedrooms$2,503$30,036$100,120$48.13/hr

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Rent in Wibaux County, MT: common questions

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

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,552 for a two-bedroom, up 0.3% from $1,548. A one-bedroom goes from $1,208 to $1,218, a studio from $1,160 to $1,186.

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 Wibaux County, MT?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,208 for a one-bedroom and $1,548 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,576 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 Wibaux County, MT?

To keep a $1,548 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.77 an hour, or $61,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,208 takes $23.23 an hour.

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

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,160, one bedroom $1,208, two $1,548, three $2,139 and four $2,503 a month.

Is rent affordable in Wibaux County, MT?

For the typical household, earning $67,462 a year ($5,622 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,548 takes 27.5% 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: ($1,548 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $61,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.77 an hour.