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Housing in Montana

Housing data across 369 ZIP codes in Montana

Montana Snapshot

$1,393

Avg 2BR Rent in Montana

$980

Cheapest 2BR Rent

369

ZIP Codes Tracked

Last updated May 1, 2026.

How Montana compares

Montana

$1,393

National Average

$1,457

Montana's avg 2br fair market rent is 4.4% lower than the national average.

These are the 10 most affordable ZIP codes in Montana, ranked by HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent. Click any ZIP code for the full local snapshot.

Top 10 Most Affordable ZIP Codes in Montana

#ZIP CodeCity2BR Rent
159537Loring Colony$980
259538Malta$980
359873Belknap$980
459874Trout Creek$980
559832Drummond$990
659314Biddle$1,000
759546Zortman$1,000
859848Lonepine$1,000
959317Broadus$1,010
1059739Lakeview$1,010

FAQ

How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Montana?

Mubboo tracks 369 ZIP codes in Montana via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.

How does Montana's average 2BR Fair Market Rent compare nationally?

Montana's average 2BR Fair Market Rent is lower the national average. See the "How Montana compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.

What is Fair Market Rent (FMR) and how does HUD calculate it?

HUD sets FMR annually as the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus estimated utilities) for standard-quality units in each market area. Small Area FMR (SAFMR) extends this to the ZIP code level, which is what Mubboo displays for Montana ZIPs above.

Where can I see the most affordable neighborhoods in Montana?

The Top 10 table above ranks Montana ZIPs by lowest 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent. Click any ZIP code for the full local snapshot, including home values, demographics, and surrounding ZIPs.

How fresh is this data?

Mubboo refreshes each data source on its native cadence — HUD Fair Market Rents annually (October), Tax Foundation tables annually, and federal datasets per their published schedules. Each page caches for 24 hours via ISR. See our methodology page for details.

Data sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent, Zillow ZHVI, Census Building Permits Survey. Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →

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By Mubboo Editorial Team

Last reviewed May 1, 2026


Data sources

State-level aggregates for Montana. Individual ZIP-code values may differ — use the ZIP search above for granular data.

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