Rent by ZIP · Flathead County
Rent in Essex, MT 59916
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,530 (+3.4% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | $1,090 | +5.5% | $1,035–1,265 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 | $1,130 | +3.5% | $1,053–1,287 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,480 | +3.4% | $1,377–1,683 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,010 | $1,970 | +2% | $1,809–2,211 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,560 | $2,480 | +3.2% | $2,304–2,816 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Flathead County, MT. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Flathead County, MT, 2 bedrooms: $1,682.
What renters pay in 59916
Median gross rent–all sizes
Renter households77% of occupied homes
No cash rent0households
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59915 | Elmo | $1,540 | – |
| 59917 | Eureka | $1,530 | $806 |
| 59914 | Dayton | $2,010 | – |
| 59918 | Fortine | $1,450 | – |
| 59919 | Hungry Horse | $1,680 | – |
| 59912 | Columbia Falls | $1,580 | $1,089 |
Fair Market Rents across Flathead County, MT · All MT counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.