FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Flathead County
Studio
$1,267
1BR
$1,289
2BR
$1,691
3BR
$2,224
4BR
$2,837
Flathead County, Montana
FIPS 30029 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Flathead County, MT
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,267 | $15,204 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,289 | $15,468 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,691 | $20,292 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,224 | $26,688 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,837 | $34,044 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,691/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$67,640/yr ($5,637/mo). Area Median Income is $101,500.
At MT's state minimum wage of $10.55/hr, a worker would need to work 124 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,267 | $1,289 | $1,691 | $2,224 | $2,837 |
| FY2025 | $1,202 | $1,249 | $1,639 | $2,184 | $2,752 |
| FY2024 | $733 | $823 | $1,081 | $1,486 | $1,834 |
| FY2023 | $675 | $767 | $1,010 | $1,435 | $1,720 |
| FY2022 | $611 | $699 | $920 | $1,307 | $1,568 |
| FY2021 | $630 | $735 | $955 | $1,367 | $1,583 |
| FY2020 | $615 | $731 | $929 | $1,340 | $1,561 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $101,500
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $21,350 | $24,400 | $27,450 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $35,550 | $40,600 | $45,700 | $50,750 | $54,850 | $58,900 |
| 80% AMI | $56,850 | $65,000 | $73,100 | $81,200 | $87,700 | $94,200 |