FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Golden Valley County
Studio
$1,004
1BR
$1,045
2BR
$1,339
3BR
$1,862
4BR
$2,165
Golden Valley County, Montana
FIPS 30037 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Golden Valley County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,004 | $12,048 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,045 | $12,540 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,339 | $16,068 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,862 | $22,344 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,165 | $25,980 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,339/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$53,560/yr ($4,463/mo). Area Median Income is $74,900.
At MT's state minimum wage of $10.55/hr, a worker would need to work 98 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,004 | $1,045 | $1,339 | $1,862 | $2,165 |
| FY2025 | $952 | $989 | $1,298 | $1,786 | $2,071 |
| FY2024 | $688 | $721 | $947 | $1,245 | $1,491 |
| FY2023 | $653 | $688 | $905 | $1,273 | $1,417 |
| FY2022 | $549 | $591 | $778 | $1,105 | $1,215 |
| FY2021 | $495 | $569 | $750 | $1,073 | $1,232 |
| FY2020 | $484 | $574 | $758 | $1,059 | $1,289 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $74,900
| 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 |