Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Montana
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Montana is Billings, where the median 1-bedroom asks $1,025/month, 21% below the statewide median of about $1,295. The most expensive is Whitefish at $2,075/month.
Across the 8 Montana cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $1,025 in Billings to $2,075 in Whitefish, 2.0 times as much. 4 of 8 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $1,295. The largest rental market, Billings (679 listings), has a median of $1,025, 21% below the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Montana
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings | $1,025 | $1,320 | 679 | -21% |
| 2 | Butte | $1,125 | $1,300 | 162 | -13% |
| 3 | Great Falls | $1,200 | $1,275 | 278 | -7% |
| 4 | Kalispell | $1,200 | $1,865 | 273 | -7% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Montana
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Montana?
- As of October 17, 2026, Billings has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Montana cities we rank, at $1,025/month. Next are Butte ($1,125) and Great Falls ($1,200).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Montana?
- As of October 17, 2026, Whitefish has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Montana cities we rank, at $2,075/month, 60% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Montana?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $1,295/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate