Average Rent in Treasure County, MT↑ Rents rising 50.3% YoY
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 761
Market Overview
Treasure County, MT has rental prices ranging from $1,100/month to $2,393/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,153/month — 18% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $73,036/year, spending $1,153/month on a 1-bedroom represents 19% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Treasure County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,500/month, Treasure County ranks #12 most expensive of the 57 cities tracked in Montana — pricier than 92% of all US cities in our data.
The Treasure County Rental Market
The Treasure County, MT area has a population of about 761 and 34% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Treasure County, MT have risen by $502/month (50.3%) over the past year, from $998 to $1,500. 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 Treasure County, MT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $46,120. The local median household income of $73,036 exceeds that threshold by $26,916, making Treasure County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Treasure County, MT has an unemployment rate of 2.1%, 1.8 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Treasure County, MT Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in MTlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home 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 | — |
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