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Average Rent in Roosevelt County, MT Rents rising 28.6% YoY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 10,665

Data review: HUD FY2025Sources: HUD, Zillow, Census, BLSMethodologyEditorial standardsReport a correction

Market Overview

Roosevelt County, MT has rental prices ranging from $848/month to $1,857/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $887/month — 37% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $53,125/year, spending $887/month on a 1-bedroom represents 20% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Roosevelt County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,164/month, Roosevelt County ranks #38 most expensive of the 57 cities tracked in Montana — pricier than 80% of all US cities in our data.

The Roosevelt County Rental Market

The Roosevelt County, MT area has a population of about 10,665 and 31% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Roosevelt County, MT have risen by $259/month (28.6%) over the past year, from $905 to $1,164. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Roosevelt County, MT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $35,480. The local median household income of $53,125 exceeds that threshold by $17,645, making Roosevelt County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Roosevelt County, MT has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, 0.7 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$848
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$887
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$1,164
28.6% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,402
Average
4 Bedrooms
$1,857
Expensive
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Is Roosevelt County, MT Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$46,560/year
Local median income: $53,125
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $1,164/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in MTlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Stillwater County$877$928$1,218$1,705
Billings$1,013$1,062$1,373$1,888
Missoula$1,121$1,339$1,604$2,248
Gallatin County$1,448$1,626$2,087$2,924
Flathead County$1,202$1,249$1,639$2,184
Great Falls$903$948$1,244$1,743

Rent or Buy in Roosevelt County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Roosevelt County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$1,164/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 1 year — worth it if you stay 1+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $1,164/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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