FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Deer Lodge County
Studio
$809
1BR
$985
2BR
$1,080
3BR
$1,502
4BR
$1,812
Deer Lodge County, Montana
FIPS 30023 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Deer Lodge County, MT
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $809 | $9,708 |
| 1-Bedroom | $985 | $11,820 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,080 | $12,960 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,502 | $18,024 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,812 | $21,744 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,080/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$43,200/yr ($3,600/mo). Area Median Income is $86,000.
At MT's state minimum wage of $10.55/hr, a worker would need to work 79 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $809 | $985 | $1,080 | $1,502 | $1,812 |
| FY2025 | $768 | $946 | $1,047 | $1,467 | $1,729 |
| FY2024 | $658 | $806 | $905 | $1,275 | $1,472 |
| FY2023 | $596 | $731 | $826 | $1,174 | $1,315 |
| FY2022 | $535 | $660 | $757 | $1,047 | $1,148 |
| FY2021 | $514 | $638 | $734 | $999 | $1,186 |
| FY2020 | $492 | $615 | $714 | $991 | $1,252 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $86,000
| 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 |