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Rental Market Trends in Whitefish, MT

What is the average rent in Whitefish, MT?

$973/month

Average Rent

629 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Whitefish, MT is $973 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Whitefish more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Whitefish, you can expect to pay about $1,025 per month for a studio, $973 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,306 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,470 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,025/month
108 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$973/month
629 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,306/month
796 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,470/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,459/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,183/month
1,821 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,450/month
2,586 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 Whitefish, MT?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $4 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Whitefish, MT
Last Updated September 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Whitefish, MT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
75% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Whitefish is $973, you’ll want to make about $3,243 per month or $38,916 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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Whitefish, MT

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1932 Sun Crest Dr

1932 Sun Crest Dr

1932 Sun Crest Dr,
Whitefish, MT 59937

$4,000

3 Beds

128 Mallard Loop

128 Mallard Loop

128 Mallard Loop,
Whitefish, MT 59937

$3,800

4 Beds

1750 E Lakeshore Dr

1750 E Lakeshore Dr

1750 E Lakeshore Dr,
Whitefish, MT 59937

$3,800

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57 Hickory Loop

57 Hickory Loop,
Whitefish, MT 59937

$2,400

2 Beds

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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