Listed 5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Convenient location
- Washer and dryer hook ups
Location
1231b S 5th St W, Missoula, MT 59801, USA|Riverfront
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Contact
Rent Smart Property Management
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Property Overview
A convenient location, dishwasher, and washer/dryer hookups stand out, along with 19 photos and strong value-for-money positioning in the area. Nearby walkable amenities, transit access, restaurants, mixed-use spaces, parks, and pet services add to its appeal, while on-site recycling or composting supports sustainability.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Balcony
- Images Available
Great for
Eco living
Pet owners
Social life
Amenities for 1231B S 5th St W, Riverfront
Features
| Carpet | Deck |
| Dryer | Off Street |
| Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Refrigerator |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Services
| Garbage | Package Service |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 1231B S 5th St W
Rent reduction FREE OCTOBER RENT! This property is now available, lock in this rent rate through June 2027. Rent begins when the dwelling is rent ready which may be earlier. We do not hold vacant units. Located just minutes to the University of Montana and Downtown Missoula, this fabulous duplex features 3 bedrooms, 1 and a half baths, washer and dryer hook ups, dish washer and a convenient location. Situated near the geographic center of town you are literally just minutes away from all of Missoula's most desirable attractions. Barbecue on the back deck, hop on your bike and ride over to Caras Park to catch an outdoor concert or hit the Farmer's Market. Walk to the Good Food Store. This location has it all with convenience in mind. Owner provides water, sewer, trash and lawn care services. Resident pays for gas and electric and a $125.00 monthly utility fee. Pet acceptance procedure: Please review our pet acceptance policies and procedures on our website. All pet owners must submit an application for each pet to be considered. Service animals and ESAs are not subject to any additional fees. Additional pet rent starts at $55.00 per month per pet, deposit starts at $500.00 per pet and pet acceptance fee of $150.00 per pet. Showing Instructions: Please be sure to watch the video tour of the property at rentsmartmissoula com Please review our application policies prior to submitting application. Lease is subject to admin fees, renters insurance is required. A lockbox is installed for self showings 7 days a week from 9am - 7pm, you may sign up on the waiting list and we will notify you once the lockbox is installed. Disclosures: Applications are processed in the order received and must be accompanied by the application fee and supporting documents in order to start processing. It is understood that more than one set of applications may be taken on the property. Please be advised the burden of completing the application and providing the required additional documentation and or cosigner application is on the applicant. Incomplete applications will delay the process and could result in rewarding the property to another applicant, or even denial. Applicants are not considered on a first come first served basis. Multiple applications qualifying on the same property is based on a best-qualified basis using a scoring system and on the property owner's needs. Lease is subject to admin fees. Please review leasing policies and application approval policies prior to submitting application. Renters insurance is required. Rent Smart offers Tenant Liability Insurance for $15.00 per month which covers your entire household. $100,000 liability, $10,000 personal property. See Renters Resources page on our website at rentsmartmissoula. com for all benefits. This lease includes our Resident Benefits Package which has been created to add value, convenience, and transparency. This benefit starts at $15.00 per month, + $3.00 per each additional leaseholder. You can learn more by visiting the Renters Resources page on our website at rentsmartmissoula com No smoking or vaping anywhere premises. Application fees are non-refundable. Apartments are unfurnished, photos depicting furnishings have been digitally staged. 1231A and B are mirror image floor plans, pictures displayed are of 1231B.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1231B S 5th St W compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Balcony
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Package service
- More secure storage for delivery
Address details
| Neighborhood | Riverfront |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 59801 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Riverfront
3-bedroom apartments at 1231B S 5th St W cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Missoula.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Riverfront
Missoula
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,996 |
| December 2024 | $2,003 |
| January 2025 | $1,925 |
| February 2025 | $1,818 |
| March 2025 | $2,235 |
| April 2025 | $2,314 |
| May 2025 | $2,355 |
| June 2025 | $2,360 |
| July 2025 | $2,295 |
| August 2025 | $2,334 |
| September 2025 | $2,371 |
| October 2025 | $2,224 |
| November 2025 | $2,200 |
| December 2025 | $2,204 |
| January 2026 | $2,220 |
| February 2026 | $2,285 |
| March 2026 | $2,423 |
| April 2026 | $2,485 |
| May 2026 | $2,477 |
| June 2026 | $2,475 |
| July 2026 | $2,445 |
| August 2026 | $2,452 |
| September 2026 | $2,409 |
| October 2026 | $2,342 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | $1,825 |
| June 2025 | $1,910 |
| July 2025 | $2,295 |
| January 2026 | $1,850 |
| February 2026 | $1,830 |
| March 2026 | $1,795 |
| July 2026 | $2,322 |
| August 2026 | $1,946 |
| September 2026 | $1,795 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 1231b S 5th St W?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$66,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $66,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,650.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 years ago | $1,895 |
Schools near 1231B S 5th St W
Paxson School
101 evans
missoula, MT, 59801
PK, K-5Public
A-
Hellgate El Intermediate School
2355 flynn ln
missoula, MT, 59808
4-6Public
B
Hellgate El Primary Grades
2365 flynne ln
missoula, MT, 59808
PK, K-1Public
Getting around Missoula near 1231b S 5th St W
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1231b S 5th St W, Missoula
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 1231b S 5th St W
Orange Street Food Farm
701 S Orange St
Albertsons
2205 Oxford St
Jim's Independent Milk
510 W Alder St
Natural Grocers
2530 S 3rd St W
Top Co
802 Milton St
Magpies Chic Consignment Boutique
1118 S Russell St
Bargain Corner
200 S California St
Zoo City Custom Apparel
736 S 1st St W
Seamless Promotions
1425 S Catlin St
Secret Seconds
920 Kensington Ave
Nitro Coffee
1460 S Russell St
Copper Mountain Coffee
1701 Stephens Ave
Clyde Coffee
741 S Higgins Ave
Green Source Encore
617 S Higgins Ave
Veera Donuts
617 S Higgins Ave
Town & Country Lounge
1616 S 3rd St W
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming St
Diamond Jim's
1605 S Russell St
Sunrise Saloon & Casino
1101 Strand Ave
Farm
1855 Stephens Ave
Tandem Bakery LLC
1101 S 5th St W
The Good Food Store
1600 S 3rd St W
Missoula Grain & Vegetable Co LLC
216 Woodford St
Le Petit Outre Breads
129 S 4th St W
Bernice's Bakery
190 S 3rd St W
Garden
Park
2nd St Community Garden
Park
Rollin Field
Town & Country Lounge
1616 S 3rd St W
Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake
1801 S 3rd St W
Greek Pastry Shop
520 S 5th St W
Pagoda Chinese
425 S 5th St W
Boxcar Bistro
875 Wyoming St
S 3rd St W / Prince St
Target Range / Community Hospital
S 3rd St W / S Inez St
Target Range / Community Hospital
S 5th St W / S Washburn St
Route 10
S 3rd St W / Ash St
Target Range / Community Hospital
S Catlin St / S 8th St W
Route 10
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