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Rental Market Trends in Montana

$1,382/month

Average Rent

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

+$14

Average Price Increase

Ranked 28th

Least Expensive Rent by State

3,056

Available Rentals

Hot Springs, MT

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Montana?

As of June 2025, the average rent in Montana is $1,382/month. When you rent an apartment in Montana, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,470 per month for a studio, $1,382 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,706 for a two-bedroom apartment in Montana. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,073 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,470/month
597 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,382/month
644 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,706/month
941 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,073/month
1,205 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Montana?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Montana to live are Hot Springs, Libby and Lewistown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hot Springs
$394/month
450 Sq Ft
Libby
$513/month
552 Sq Ft
Lewistown
$549/month
568 Sq Ft
Cut Bank
$555/month
750 Sq Ft
Conrad
$637/month
650 Sq Ft
Havre
$776/month
542 Sq Ft
Butte
$797/month
584 Sq Ft
East Helena
$900/month
675 Sq Ft
Whitefish
$984/month
628 Sq Ft
Great Falls
$1,043/month
656 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Montana?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Montana to live are Bozeman, Bigfork and Helena.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bozeman
$1,910/month
714 Sq Ft
Bigfork
$1,869/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Helena
$1,525/month
701 Sq Ft
Columbia Falls
$1,421/month
526 Sq Ft
Belgrade
$1,417/month
529 Sq Ft
Livingston
$1,380/month
655 Sq Ft
Kalispell
$1,342/month
609 Sq Ft
Missoula
$1,303/month
681 Sq Ft
Lolo
$1,255/month
524 Sq Ft
Billings
$1,230/month
547 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Montana

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