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Rental Market Trends in Billings, MT

What is the average rent in Billings, MT?

$1,273/month

Average Rent

548 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Billings, MT is $1,273 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/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 $1,117 per month for a studio, $1,273 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,501 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,012 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,117/month
509 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,273/month
548 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,501/month
883 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,012/month
1,422 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,149/month
366 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,550/month
892 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,852/month
1,175 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,531/month
1,871 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,486/month
1,065 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,912/month
1,812 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Billings, MT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.5%, which averages out to $58 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 December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Billings, MT
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
46% $1,001 - $1,500/month
19% $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, Burnstead, North Park and Downtown Billings are the most affordable neighborhoods in Billings.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Burnstead
$1,074/month
635 Sq Ft
North Park
$1,076/month
614 Sq Ft
Downtown Billings
$1,202/month
673 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Billings?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Billings
$1,202/month
673 Sq Ft
North Park
$1,076/month
614 Sq Ft
Burnstead
$1,074/month
635 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 Burnstead .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Billings
$1,202/month
673 Sq Ft
North Park
$1,076/month
614 Sq Ft
Burnstead
$1,074/month
635 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 $1,273, you’ll want to make about $4,243 per month or $50,916 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 2.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Billings is 7.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,117 - $2,012. You can expect to pay 4.7% more for groceries, 18.6% less for utilities, and 7.9% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Burnstead

Billings, MT

Downtown Billings

Billings, MT

Studio
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$1,015/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,079/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,264/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,579/month
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Shiloh Commons

Shiloh Commons

115 Shiloh Rd,
Billings, MT 59106

$1,495 - $2,320

1-3 Beds

Zimmerman Luxury Apartments

Zimmerman Luxury Apartments

1965 Home Valley Dr,
Billings, MT 59102

$1,600 - $1,950

1-2 Beds

Inter Urban 2.0

Inter Urban 2.0

610 S 44th St W,
Billings, MT 59106

$1,490 - $2,350

1-3 Beds

Inter Pointe

Inter Pointe

501 S 44th St W,
Billings, MT 59106

$1,050 - $2,200

Studio - 3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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