HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Cascade County, MT?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Cascade County, Montana, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,284 a month. Rents run from $960 for a studio up to $2,035 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Cascade County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $960 |
| 1 Bedroom | $979 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,284 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,786 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,035 |
How does Cascade County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Montana.
Higher rent than 46% of counties in Montana · 31th of 56
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallatin County | $2,154 |
| 2 | Broadwater County | $1,748 |
| 3 | Flathead County | $1,691 |
| … 27 more … | ||
| 31 | Cascade County(you are here) | $1,284 |
| … 22 more … | ||
| 54 | Powder River County | $1,025 |
| 55 | Daniels County | $1,023 |
| 56 | Phillips County | $973 |
More data for Cascade County, Montana
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Cascade County, MT for 2026?
In Cascade County, Montana, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,284 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $960 for a studio to $2,035 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Cascade County, MT?
A two-bedroom in Cascade County, Montana has a Fair Market Rent of $1,284 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Cascade County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Cascade County, MT?
Every ZIP code in Cascade County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Cascade County" list above. Where HUD designates Small Area FMRs, the ZIP-level rate differs from the county rate and is shown on the ZIP page. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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