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Rental Market Trends in Billings, MT

What is the average rent in Billings, MT?

$1,270/month

Average Rent

530 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Billings, MT is $1,270 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,062 per month for a studio, $1,270 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,498 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,048 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,062/month
501 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,270/month
530 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,498/month
865 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,048/month
1,421 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,511/month
89 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,649/month
758 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,155/month
1,165 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,636/month
1,997 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,348/month
690 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,535/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Billings, MT?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $9 less 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 April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Billings, MT
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
27% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $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, Downtown Billings and Central Acres are the most affordable neighborhoods in Billings.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Park
$865/month
517 Sq Ft
Downtown Billings
$977/month
584 Sq Ft
Central Acres
$1,941/month
892 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Billings?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Acres
$1,941/month
892 Sq Ft
Downtown Billings
$977/month
584 Sq Ft
North Park
$865/month
517 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
$977/month
584 Sq Ft
North Park
$865/month
517 Sq Ft
Central Acres
$1,941/month
892 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 $1,270, you’ll want to make about $4,233 per month or $50,796 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 $1,062 - $2,048. 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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