HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Flathead County, MT?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Flathead County, Montana, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,691 a month. Rents run from $1,267 for a studio up to $2,837 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 Flathead County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,267 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,289 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,691 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,224 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,837 |
How does Flathead County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Montana.
Higher rent than 96% of counties in Montana · 3rd of 56
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallatin County | $2,154 |
| 2 | Broadwater County | $1,748 |
| 3 | Flathead County(you are here) | $1,691 |
| … 50 more … | ||
| 54 | Powder River County | $1,025 |
| 55 | Daniels County | $1,023 |
| 56 | Phillips County | $973 |
More data for Flathead County, Montana
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Flathead County, MT for 2026?
In Flathead County, Montana, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,691 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,267 for a studio to $2,837 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 Flathead County, MT?
A two-bedroom in Flathead County, Montana has a Fair Market Rent of $1,691 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Flathead 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 Flathead County, MT?
Every ZIP code in Flathead County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Flathead County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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