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Rental Market Trends in Columbia Falls, MT

What is the average rent in Columbia Falls, MT?

$1,473/month

Average Rent

527 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Columbia Falls, MT is $1,473 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Columbia Falls rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Columbia Falls, you can expect to pay about $1,253 per month for a studio, $1,473 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,738 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,253/month
400 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,473/month
527 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,738/month
853 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Columbia Falls, MT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 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 June 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Columbia Falls, MT
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Columbia Falls, MT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
100% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Columbia Falls is $1,473, you’ll want to make about $4,910 per month or $58,920 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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Columbia Falls, MT

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The Highline Apartments

The Highline Apartments

405 Bills Ln,
Columbia Falls, MT 59912

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,294 - $3,584

1 Martha Rd

1 Martha Rd

1 Martha Rd,
Columbia Falls, MT 59912

2 Beds | $1,295

228 Jensen Rd

228 Jensen Rd

228 Jensen Rd,
Columbia Falls, MT 59912

2 Beds | $2,600

145 N Hilltop Rd

145 N Hilltop Rd

145 N Hilltop Rd,
Columbia Falls, MT 59912

1 Bed | $1,500

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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