FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lewis and Clark County
Studio
$1,136
1BR
$1,319
2BR
$1,647
3BR
$2,250
4BR
$2,496
Lewis and Clark County, Montana
FIPS 30049 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Lewis and Clark County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,136 | $13,632 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,319 | $15,828 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,647 | $19,764 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,250 | $27,000 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,496 | $29,952 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,647/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$65,880/yr ($5,490/mo). Area Median Income is $122,400.
At MT's state minimum wage of $10.55/hr, a worker would need to work 121 hours/week to afford that rent.
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $122,400
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $24,750 | $28,250 | $31,800 | $35,300 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $41,150 | $47,050 | $52,950 | $58,850 | $63,550 | $68,300 |
| 80% AMI | $65,900 | $75,350 | $84,750 | $94,150 | $101,650 | $109,200 |