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Rental Market Trends in Billings, MT

What is the average rent in Billings, MT?

$1,276/month

Average Rent

531 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Billings, MT is $1,276 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Billings more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Billings, you can expect to pay about $1,109 per month for a studio, $1,276 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,502 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,037 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,109/month
509 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,276/month
531 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,502/month
868 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,037/month
1,421 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,319/month
375 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,358/month
594 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,977/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,027/month
1,623 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,517/month
790 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,681/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,828/month
1,857 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Billings, MT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $38 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Billings, MT
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Billings, MT
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
26% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Billings?

Based on current rent prices, North Park, Burnstead and Downtown Billings are the most affordable neighborhoods in Billings.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Park
$1,060/month
612 Sq Ft
Burnstead
$1,061/month
637 Sq Ft
Downtown Billings
$1,120/month
670 Sq Ft
Central Acres
$2,094/month
873 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Billings?

Based on current rent prices, Central Acres, Downtown Billings and Burnstead are the most expensive neighborhoods in Billings.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Acres
$2,094/month
873 Sq Ft
Downtown Billings
$1,120/month
670 Sq Ft
Burnstead
$1,061/month
637 Sq Ft
North Park
$1,060/month
612 Sq Ft

Which Billings neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Billings with the most apartments available are Downtown Billings, North Park and Central Acres .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Billings
$1,120/month
670 Sq Ft
North Park
$1,060/month
612 Sq Ft
Central Acres
$2,094/month
873 Sq Ft
Burnstead
$1,061/month
637 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Billings, MT?

Because the average rent in Billings is $1,276, you’ll want to make about $4,253 per month or $51,036 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Billings, MT is 3.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Billings is 7.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,109 - $2,037. You can expect to pay 3.2% more for groceries, 18.4% less for utilities, and 4.8% more for transportation.

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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