Great Falls

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Great Falls, MT

Area Guide

Great Falls, Montana combines city living with stunning natural surroundings along the Missouri River. Known as the "Electric City," Great Falls offers housing options ranging from historic homes in established neighborhoods to residential communities near Malmstrom Air Force Base. Current rent trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,043 monthly and two-bedrooms at $1,549, reflecting year-over-year increases of 4.5% and 8.7% respectively. The rental market here remains more affordable compared to other Montana cities.

The River's Edge Trail system winds through the city, connecting residents to the five waterfalls that inspired the city's name. Cultural attractions include the C.M. Russell Museum, showcasing Western art and local history. Downtown Great Falls is home to the Sip 'n Dip Lounge, a tiki bar recognized internationally by GQ magazine. Malmstrom Air Force Base and the Montana Air National Guard contribute significantly to the local community. Residents have access to higher education through Great Falls College Montana State University and the University of Providence. As a regional medical center, Great Falls provides comprehensive healthcare services. The city's location between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks makes it an excellent starting point for exploring Montana's outdoor attractions.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Great Falls, MT is $1,174 for a studio, $1,104 for one bedroom, $1,497 for two bedrooms, and $1,046 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Great Falls has increased by 5.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,104/month
653 Sq Ft
House
$2,147/month
1,649 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,437/month
407 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Great Falls, MT is 6.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Great Falls is 12.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,046 - $1,497. You can expect to pay 0.5% more for groceries, 18.5% less for utilities, and 3.9% less for transportation.

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Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Meadow Lark School

Public

Grades PK-6

555 Students

Riverview School

Public

Grades PK-6

427 Students

Sacajawea School

Public

Grades PK-6

407 Students

Chief Joseph School

Public

Grades PK-6

268 Students

Mountain View School

Public

Grades PK-6

433 Students

East Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

788 Students

North Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

724 Students

C M Russell High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,454 Students

Great Falls High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,641 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Museum of Montana
  • Lewis and Clark National Forest
  • Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
  • Smith River State Park
  • Benton Lake Wetland Management District

Airports

  • Great Falls International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.