Average Rent in Hardin, MT (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Hardin, MT is $980/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents have changed +19.5% year over year. Rents range from $980 to $980.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$980/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 1 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↑ +19.5%
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in Hardin, MT is $980/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 1 ZIP codes. Rents have increased 19.5% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Hardin is 18% below the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in Hardin, MT ranges from $980 to $980 across 1 ZIP codes.
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a fair rent increase in Hardin, MT is approximately 19.5% for 2026. An increase above 19.5% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Key Facts
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated October 2025.
Market trend data is limited for this area. The analysis below uses federal rent benchmarks.
How much is rent in Hardin, MT?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Hardin, MT is $980/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents across Hardin are relatively uniform, clustering around $980/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $39,200/year.
Is rent going up in Hardin?
Rents in Hardin have increased 19.5% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This is a notably high rate of increase, indicating strong upward rent pressure in Hardin.
What is a fair rent increase in Hardin?
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a rent increase around 19.5% is in line with the Hardin market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
What Should Rent Cost in Hardin?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in Hardin typically rents for $960 – $1,037.
Rents above $1,193 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Hardin typically rents for $980 – $1,058.
Rents above $1,217 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Hardin typically rents for $1,280 – $1,382.
Rents above $1,589 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Hardin typically rents for $1,630 – $1,760.
Rents above $2,024 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Hardin typically rents for $2,080 – $2,246.
Rents above $2,583 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Hardin
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$960
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$980
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$1,280
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$1,630
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$2,080
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Hardin
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
HUD publishes a single Fair Market Rent for the entire Big Horn County, MT metro area. For zip-level variation, the tool uses additional data sources including real-time comparable listings and local market indices.
All zip codes in Hardin share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($980 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
How Does Hardin Compare?
Questions about rent in Hardin
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Hardin, MT?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Hardin, MT is $980/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 1 ZIP codes in the city. This is 18% below the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $980 to $980 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in Hardin?
A rent increase up to about 19.5% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Hardin. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals. The current average 1-BR rent is $980/month.
Are rents going up or down in Hardin?
Rents in Hardin have increased 19.5% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This reflects local market conditions across 1 ZIP codes in the Big Horn County, MT area.
How much do rents vary across Hardin?
1-bedroom rents across Hardin range from $980 to $980 on this page, a $0/month spread. This shows that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in housing stock and demand.
Can my landlord raise my rent in Hardin?
We could not identify a city-specific rent cap for Hardin. Landlords must still follow applicable state and local notice rules before raising rent at lease renewal. Requirements vary — check your state's landlord-tenant statute for specifics on notice periods and timing.
How much should I spend on rent in Hardin?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Hardin at $980/month, a household would need approximately $39,200/year in gross income to afford this comfortably. Many renters in high-cost areas spend above this threshold — our free tool can help you assess whether your specific rent is fair for your ZIP code.
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