Land and home values in Custer County, Montana
Custer County (rural) covers 3,783 square miles and 6 census tracts. Residential land is about $1.99 per sq ft at the county median, from $1.26 in its most rural tracts to $3.04 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $257,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,480 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $1.99 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $86,859 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $21,715 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $1,150 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $257,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $166,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $382,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,140 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,480 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,000 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,150 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 6.9% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small town | 5 | $1.68 | $217,000 | $1,600 |
| Farmland | 1 | $3.04 | $390,000 | $1,130 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Village Apartments | Subdivision | $2.27 | $292,000 |
| Ismay | Town | $2.21 | $270,000 |
| Custer Villa Apartments | Subdivision | $2.16 | $278,000 |
| Cottonwood Townhouses | Subdivision | $1.79 | $231,000 |
| Certain Estates | Subdivision | $1.63 | $211,000 |
| Doeden Apartments | Subdivision | $1.60 | $207,000 |
| Winters Apartments Complex | Subdivision | $1.55 | $200,000 |
| Westwood Estates | Neighborhood | $1.53 | $197,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Custer County, MT?
Residential land in Custer County, MT is about $1.99 per square foot, or $86,859 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $21,715. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Custer County, MT?
The typical (median) home in Custer County, MT is worth about $257,000, with entry-level homes around $166,000 and upper-end homes around $382,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Custer County, MT?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,480 a month in Custer County, MT, a 1-bedroom about $1,140 and a 3-bedroom about $2,000 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Custer County, MT?
Farmland averages about $1,150 an acre in Custer County, MT (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.