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Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)

Average Rent in Montana

$1,081/month 4.8%vs 2023 ($1,031)

State median gross rent by county, city, and ZIP code. Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Average Rent in Montana and Neighbouring States

North Dakota: $954South Dakota: $946Wyoming: $992Montana: $1,081Idaho: $1,238$954$946$992$1,081$1,238

How Montana Compares to Other States

Median gross rent ranked against all 51 states and DC.

Higher rent than 35% of states · 34th of 51

Cheapest: Arkansas($947)
Priciest: California($2,036)
#StateValue
1California$2,036
2Hawaii$1,971
3District of Columbia$1,954
… 30 more …
34Montana(you are here)$1,081
… 14 more …
49Arkansas$947
50South Dakota$946
51West Virginia$872

Highest & Lowest Average Rent by County

Counties

CountyMedian Rent
Beaverhead County, Montana$837
Big Horn County, Montana$697
Blaine County, Montana$660
Broadwater County, Montana$955
Carbon County, Montana$844
Carter County, Montana$824
Cascade County, Montana$939
Chouteau County, Montana$536
Custer County, Montana$893
Daniels County, Montana$581
Dawson County, Montana$815
Deer Lodge County, Montana$696
Fallon County, Montana$779
Fergus County, Montana$954
Flathead County, Montana$1,142
Gallatin County, Montana$1,694
Garfield County, Montana$725
Glacier County, Montana$548
Golden Valley County, Montana$783
Granite County, Montana$675
Hill County, Montana$776
Jefferson County, Montana$925
Judith Basin County, Montana$495
Lake County, Montana$901
Lewis and Clark County, Montana$1,102
Liberty County, Montana$710
Lincoln County, Montana$762
Madison County, Montana$1,000
McCone County, Montana$556
Meagher County, Montana$1,263
Mineral County, Montana$801
Missoula County, Montana$1,190
Musselshell County, Montana$1,138
Park County, Montana$976
Petroleum County, Montana$800
Phillips County, Montana$536
Pondera County, Montana$784
Powder River County, Montana$533
Powell County, Montana$820
Prairie County, Montana$627
Ravalli County, Montana$1,054
Richland County, Montana$917
Roosevelt County, Montana$705
Rosebud County, Montana$672
Sanders County, Montana$820
Sheridan County, Montana$746
Silver Bow County, Montana$863
Stillwater County, Montana$961
Sweet Grass County, Montana$1,149
Teton County, Montana$730
Toole County, Montana$826
Treasure County, Montana$850
Valley County, Montana$767
Wheatland County, Montana$730
Wibaux County, Montana$963
Yellowstone County, Montana$1,131

Cities & Places

PlaceMedian Rent
Absarokee CDP, Montana$927
Acton CDP, Montana$1,151
Alberton town, Montana$1,344
Alder CDP, Montana$717
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Montana$696
Arlee CDP, Montana$890
Ashland CDP, Montana$621
Augusta CDP, Montana$816
Avon CDP, Montana$878
Azure CDP, Montana$372
Bainville town, Montana$788
Baker city, Montana$776
Batavia CDP, Montana$1,125
Belgrade city, Montana$1,877
Belt town, Montana$900
Bigfork CDP, Montana$1,016
Big Sandy town, Montana$550
Big Sky CDP, Montana$877
Big Timber city, Montana$1,109
Billings city, Montana$1,138
Black Eagle CDP, Montana$1,182
Boneau CDP, Montana$364
Bonner-West Riverside CDP, Montana$1,105
Boulder city, Montana$928
Box Elder CDP, Montana$831
Bozeman city, Montana$1,717
Bridger town, Montana$753
Broadus town, Montana$523
Browning CDP, Montana$589
Busby CDP, Montana$405
Butte-Silver Bow (balance), Montana$856
Cascade town, Montana$791
Charlo CDP, Montana$843
Chester town, Montana$720
Chinook city, Montana$763
Choteau city, Montana$697
Churchill CDP, Montana$1,382
Circle town, Montana$547
Clancy CDP, Montana$978
Clinton CDP, Montana$1,565
Clyde Park town, Montana$721
Colstrip city, Montana$659
Columbia Falls city, Montana$1,016
Columbus town, Montana$945
Conrad city, Montana$918
Cooke City CDP, Montana$1,357
Corvallis CDP, Montana$1,363
Corwin Springs CDP, Montana$222
Crow Agency CDP, Montana$474
Culbertson town, Montana$1,154

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Montana?

In Montana, median gross rent ranges from $222 to $2,223/month across counties, cities, and ZIP codes, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Browse the geographies below to find specific rent data for your area.

What does "median gross rent" mean?

Median gross rent is the midpoint of all rent payments in an area, including rent plus utilities. It gives a more complete picture of housing costs than contract rent alone, since it includes the cost of utilities like electricity, gas, and water.

Where does this rent data come from?

This data comes from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of survey data for more reliable figures, especially in smaller geographies.

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