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Rental Market Trends in Butte, MT

What is the average rent in Butte, MT?

$804/month

Average Rent

585 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Butte, MT is $804 per month. This is 51% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Butte more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Butte, you can expect to pay about $590 per month for a studio, $804 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $911 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $994 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$590/month
515 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$804/month
585 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$911/month
834 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$994/month
1,104 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,600/month
689 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,833/month
1,653 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Butte, MT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Butte, MT
Last Updated December 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Butte, MT
Percentage*
Rent Range
20% Below $700/month
40% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Butte is $804, you’ll want to make about $2,680 per month or $32,160 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.

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920 S Colorado St

920 S Colorado St

920 S Colorado St,
Butte, MT 59701

$1,225

1 Bed

23 Brimstone St

23 Brimstone St

23 Brimstone St,
Butte, MT 59701

$1,100

2 Beds

3204-3216 Busch St

3204-3216 Busch St

3204-3216 Busch St,
Butte, MT 59701

$1,325

2 Beds

709 Indiana St

709 Indiana St

709 Indiana St,
Butte, MT 59701

$1,500

1 Bed

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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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