Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Teton County, Montana
Teton County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,363 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $730 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $26.21 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,363
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 11% less than in Montana
- Typical rent
- $730
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 32% less than in Montana
- Wage needed
- $26.21
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $54,520 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 42%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 7% less than in Montana
Only here
Renting in Teton County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Glacier County has the lowest typical rent ($548), 25% below the $730 in Teton County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Teton County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,042 | $20.04 | $41,680 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,205 | $23.17 | $48,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,363 | $26.21 | $54,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,887 | $36.29 | $75,480 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,278 | $43.81 | $91,120 |
HUD area: Teton County, MT. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 9 ZIP codes in Teton County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,300 in 59419 to $1,580 in 59436. 6 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,363).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 59419 | Teton County, MT | $990 | $1,140 | $1,300 | $1,800 | $2,170 |
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| 59422 | Teton County, MT | $990 | $1,150 | $1,300 | $1,800 | $2,170 |
| 59433 | Chouteau County, MT | $1,050 | $1,210 | $1,370 | $1,900 | $2,290 |
| 59433 | Teton County, MT | $1,050 | $1,210 | $1,370 | $1,900 | $2,290 |
| 59436 | Great Falls, MT | $1,200 | $1,390 | $1,580 | $2,180 | $2,630 |
| 59436 | Teton County, MT | $1,200 | $1,390 | $1,580 | $2,180 | $2,630 |
| 59467 | Teton County, MT | $1,040 | $1,200 | $1,360 | $1,880 | $2,270 |
| 59468 | Great Falls, MT | $1,090 | $1,200 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,300 |
| 59468 | Teton County, MT | $1,090 | $1,200 | $1,420 | $1,970 | $2,300 |
- 59419 · Teton County, MT $1,300$1,800
- 59422 · Teton County, MT $1,300$1,800
- 59433 · Chouteau County, MT $1,370$1,900
- 59433 · Teton County, MT $1,370$1,900
- 59436 · Great Falls, MT $1,580$2,180
- 59436 · Teton County, MT $1,580$2,180
- 59467 · Teton County, MT $1,360$1,880
- 59468 · Great Falls, MT $1,420$1,970
- 59468 · Teton County, MT $1,420$1,970
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Teton County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in Montana, 45%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
42%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
604 households rent in Teton County
- Spend half or more of their income 18%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 58%
Compared with the state and the country
- Teton 42%
- Montana 45%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Teton County
HUD lists 1 property with homes for low-income households in Teton County: HUD-assisted buildings.
- HUD-assisted
- 1
53 homes in all; 30 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Skyline Lodge HUD-assisted 424 7th Ave NW, Choteau 59422 53 homes, 30 low-income · For older adults · (406) 466-2062
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Teton County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Teton County; the state's agencies can help you. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,150 | $31,850 | $51,000 |
| 2 people | $21,850 | $36,400 | $58,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,950 | $65,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,500 | $72,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,150 | $78,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,800 | $84,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,450 | $90,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,100 | $96,100 |
Area median income: $90,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Teton County, MT. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $938 – $1,146
- 1 bedroom $1,085 – $1,326
- 2 bedrooms $1,227 – $1,499
- 3 bedrooms $1,698 – $2,076
- 4 bedrooms $2,050 – $2,506
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Teton County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
Your rights as a tenant in Montana
What Montana law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Mont. Code Ann. §70-24-422(2)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 15 days
- Mont. Code Ann. §70-26-109
- Only a court order can remove youMont. Code Ann. §70-24-428
- Protection from retaliationMont. Code Ann. §70-24-431(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Teton County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Rural Dynamics, Inc. DBA CCCS of MT
2 5th St N, Great Falls · 51 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Neighborworks Great Falls
509 1st Ave S, Great Falls · 51 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
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Montana Homeownership Network DBA Neighborworks Montana
509 1st Ave S, Great Falls · 51 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Teton County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Montana, the average home bill was $108 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,726
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,363
- Security deposit
- $1,363
- Total
- $2,726
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Teton County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,042; 1 bedroom: $1,205; 2 bedrooms: $1,363; 3 bedrooms: $1,887; 4 bedrooms: $2,278. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Teton County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,363) without spending more than 30% of income takes $26.21 an hour full time, or $54,520 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Teton County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $45,500 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Teton County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,227 and $1,499 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Teton County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,300 in 59419 to $1,580 in 59436. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Teton County?
HUD lists 1 property with homes for low-income households in Teton County: HUD-assisted buildings. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Teton County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Teton County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in Montana, 45%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).