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Rental Market Trends in Columbia Falls, MT

What is the average rent in Columbia Falls, MT?

$1,593/month

Average Rent

526 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+8.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Columbia Falls, MT is $1,593 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Columbia Falls rent prices are 3% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Columbia Falls, you can expect to pay about $1,285 per month for a studio, $1,593 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,626 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
$1,285/month
400 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,593/month
526 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,626/month
834 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 8.7%, which averages out to $138 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 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Columbia Falls, MT
Last Updated June 2026
$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 $1,593, you’ll want to make about $5,310 per month or $63,720 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.

City

Columbia Falls, MT

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

Use the tool below to compare Columbia Falls, 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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339 5th St W,
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$1,550

2 Beds

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1 Martha Rd,
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$1,495

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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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