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Rental Market Trends in Whitefish, MT

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Whitefish, MT is $1,484/month.

Rent in Whitefish is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.

$1,484/month

Average Rent

513 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.6%

Change / Year

42

Available Apartments

Whitefish rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Whitefish average $1,172 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Whitefish average $1,484 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Whitefish average $1,705 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Whitefish average $1,936 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,172/month
252 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,484/month
513 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,705/month
801 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,936/month
1,233 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,643/month
1,467 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,683/month
1,559 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,835/month
2,775 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,700/month
900 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,260/month
1,704 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Whitefish, MT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Whitefish, MT

September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Whitefish, 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 Whitefish, MT?

Because the average rent in Whitefish is $1,484, you’ll want to make about $4,946 per month or $59,352 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

Whitefish, MT

42 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

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  • Columbia Falls

    Columbia Falls

    Avg Rent: $1,589/month

  • Kalispell

    Kalispell

    Avg Rent: $1,327/month

Apartment Communities in Whitefish We Think You'll Love

49 Colorado Ave

49 Colorado Ave

49 Colorado Ave,
Whitefish, MT 59937

1 Bed | $1,900

105 Colorado Ave

105 Colorado Ave

105 Colorado Ave,
Whitefish, MT 59937

2 Beds | $2,050 - $2,250

Mountain Apartments and Mountain Senior

Mountain Apartments and Mountain Senior

420 Colorado Ave,
Whitefish, MT 59937

3 Beds | $1,290 - $1,360

57 Hickory Loop

57 Hickory Loop

57 Hickory Loop,
Whitefish, MT 59937

2 Beds | $3,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Whitefish?

The average rent in Whitefish is $1,484 per month, which is 10.8% lower than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a house in Whitefish?

The average rent for a house in Whitefish, MT is $3,683 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Whitefish?

Rents in Whitefish, MT are increasing, with prices up 0.6% year-over-year and $9 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Whitefish?

In Whitefish, MT, 100% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Montana Whitefish Rental Trends

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.

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