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Rental Market Trends in Billings, MT

What is the average rent in Billings, MT?

$1,252/month

Average Rent

530 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

Billings, MT Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Billings, MT is $1,252 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Billings more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Billings average $1,063 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Billings average $1,252 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Billings average $1,493 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Billings average $2,054 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,063/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,252/month
530 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,493/month
867 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,054/month
1,421 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,244/month
279 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,682/month
588 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,256/month
1,546 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,459/month
1,997 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,596/month
1,042 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,705/month
1,231 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Billings, MT?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $24 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 June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Billings, MT
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
28% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $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, Downtown Billings is the most affordable neighborhood in Billings.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Billings
$1,056/month
608 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
$1,056/month
608 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
$1,056/month
608 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 $1,252, you’ll want to make about $4,173 per month or $50,076 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 $1,063 - $2,054. 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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Billings, MT

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

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Billings

Billings, MT

Downtown Billings

Billings, MT

Studio
$1,038/month
$1,038/month
One Bedroom
$1,063/month
$1,063/month
Two Bedroom
$1,262/month
$1,262/month
Three Bedroom
$1,600/month
$1,600/month
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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 June 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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