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Rental Market Trends in Missoula, MT
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Missoula, MT is $1,381/month.
Rent in Missoula is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,381/month
Average Rent
670 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.9%
Change / Year
400
Available Apartments
Missoula rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Missoula average $1,209 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Missoula average $1,381 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Missoula average $1,691 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Missoula average $2,101 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Missoula, MT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $41 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Missoula, MT
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
14%
$700 - $1,000/month
59%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
17%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Missoula?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Missoula is the most affordable neighborhood in Missoula.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Missoula?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Missoula is the most expensive neighborhood in Missoula.
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Which Missoula neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Missoula with the most apartments available is Downtown Missoula .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Missoula, MT?
Because the average rent in Missoula is $1,381, you’ll want to make about $4,603 per month or $55,236 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 Missoula, MT is 15.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Missoula is 48.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,209 - $2,101. You can expect to pay 1.4% less for groceries, 16.8% less for utilities, and 4.7% more for transportation.
How does Missoula, MT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Missoula, 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.
View the Missoula Area GuideStudio
$1,151/month
$1,151/month
One Bedroom
$1,245/month
$1,245/month
Two Bedroom
$1,637/month
$1,637/month
Three Bedroom
$1,240/month
$1,240/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Missoula?
The average rent in Missoula is $1,381 per month, which is 17.0% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Missoula?
The average rent for a house in Missoula, MT is $2,755 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Missoula?
The average rent for a condo in Missoula, MT is $1,291 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Missoula?
Rents in Missoula, MT are increasing, with prices up 2.9% year-over-year and $41 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Missoula?
In Missoula, MT, 59% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.