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Rental Market Trends in Billings, MT

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Billings, MT is $1,275/month.

Rent in Billings is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,275/month

Average Rent

530 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0.6%

Change / Year

500

Available Apartments

Billings rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Billings average $1,066 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Billings average $1,275 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Billings average $1,495 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Billings average $2,043 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,066/month
493 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,275/month
530 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,495/month
848 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,043/month
1,421 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,540/month
147 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,830/month
712 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,940/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,466/month
1,920 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,394/month
760 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,538/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,596/month
1,044 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Billings, MT?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $8 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Billings, MT

September 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

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Billings?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Billings is the most affordable neighborhood in Billings.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Billings
$1,131/month
663 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Billings?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Billings is the most expensive neighborhood in Billings.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Billings
$1,131/month
663 Sq Ft

Which Billings neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Billings with the most apartments available is Downtown Billings .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Billings
$1,131/month
663 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 $1,275, you’ll want to make about $4,250 per month or $51,000 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 3.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Billings is 8.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,066 - $2,043. You can expect to pay 3.3% more for groceries, 18.3% less for utilities, and 5.2% more for transportation.

City

Billings, MT

500 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Billings, MT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Billings, MT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Billings

Billings, MT

Downtown Billings

Billings, MT

Studio
$1,041/month
$1,041/month
One Bedroom
$1,135/month
$1,135/month
Two Bedroom
$1,314/month
$1,314/month
Three Bedroom
$1,709/month
$1,709/month
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Apartment Communities in Billings We Think You'll Love

Shiloh Commons

Shiloh Commons

115 Shiloh Rd,
Billings, MT 59106

1-3 Beds | $1,545 - $2,440

Inter Urban 2.0

Inter Urban 2.0

610 S 44th St W,
Billings, MT 59106

1-3 Beds | $1,490 - $2,350

Inter Pointe

Inter Pointe

501 S 44th St W,
Billings, MT 59106

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,050 - $2,200

Hoop Dreams

Hoop Dreams

4510 Gators Way,
Billings, MT 59106

1-2 Beds | $1,075 - $1,499

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Billings?

The average rent in Billings is $1,275 per month, which is 23.4% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Billings?

The average rent for a house in Billings, MT is $1,940 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Billings?

The average rent for a townhome in Billings, MT is $1,596 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Billings?

The average rent for a condo in Billings, MT is $1,394 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Billings?

Rents in Billings, MT are decreasing, with prices down 0.6% year-over-year and $8 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Billings?

In Billings, MT, 43% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Montana Billings Rental Trends

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 September 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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