FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Blaine County
Studio
$887
1BR
$902
2BR
$1,184
3BR
$1,420
4BR
$1,914
Blaine County, Montana
FIPS 30005 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Blaine County, MT
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $887 | $10,644 |
| 1-Bedroom | $902 | $10,824 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,184 | $14,208 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,420 | $17,040 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,914 | $22,968 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,184/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$47,360/yr ($3,947/mo). Area Median Income is $87,800.
At MT's state minimum wage of $10.55/hr, a worker would need to work 87 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $887 | $902 | $1,184 | $1,420 | $1,914 |
| FY2025 | $841 | $874 | $1,147 | $1,382 | $1,830 |
| FY2024 | $658 | $693 | $905 | $1,128 | $1,265 |
| FY2023 | $596 | $682 | $826 | $1,083 | $1,195 |
| FY2022 | $535 | $664 | $757 | $1,018 | $1,124 |
| FY2021 | $514 | $644 | $734 | $986 | $1,100 |
| FY2020 | $492 | $627 | $714 | $958 | $1,031 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $87,800
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $19,150 | $21,850 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $31,850 | $36,400 | $40,950 | $45,500 | $49,150 | $52,800 |
| 80% AMI | $51,000 | $58,250 | $65,550 | $72,800 | $78,650 | $84,450 |