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Highlights

  • On-site laundry
  • Large windows
  • Ample storage space
  • Utilities included
  • High ceilings
  • Secure building access

Location

2812 2nd Ave N, Billings, MT 59101, USA
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Management

Widmyer Corporation - Billings

Leasing office

(406) 794-2379

Property Overview

Babcock Building offers strong value with an 8.8 Zumper Expert Rating, standout amenities, and a highly convenient location, while also ranking well for price, trustworthiness, and value per square foot. It features on-site laundry, large windows, ample storage, high ceilings, utilities included, and secure access, and is especially appealing for social life and work-from-home needs thanks to walkability, transit access, nearby dining and entertainment, office supply stores, and a quiet environment.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Babcock Building is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Babcock Building has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath656 sqft$995 /mo1 unit availableWelcome home to the historic Babcock Building, located in the heart of downtown Billings, MT. This charming one-bedroom apartment offers the perfect blend of vintage character and modern convenience, featuring thoughtful updates while preserving the building’s unique historic charm. Enjoy the character of a historic building with high ceilings, large windows, and beautiful natural light throughout the apartment. The unit has been recently updated with new LVP flooring, fresh paint, and modern finishes while maintaining its timeless vintage appeal. With ample storage space, secure building access, and convenient on-site laundry, this apartment provides both comfort and practicality. Located in a prime downtown location, you’ll be within walking distance of a variety of restaurants, shops, bars, grocery stores, entertainment venues, and other downtown amenities. Whether you’re heading out for dinner, enjoying local events, or simply exploring the city, everything you need is right outside your door. Rent is $995 per month, plus a $55 flat utility fee, for a total monthly payment of $1,050. The flat utility fee makes budgeting simple and convenient. Residents also have access to a shared on-site laundry room. A security deposit equal to one month’s rent is required, and there is a $45 application fee per adult applicant. We welcome up to two pets with a refundable pet deposit of $500 for the first pet and $250 for the second pet, along with monthly pet rent of $25 per pet. This unique apartment combines historic charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable downtown location. Don’t miss the opportunity to call the Babcock Building home, contact us today to schedule your viewing!

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Amenities for Babcock Building

Apartment Amenities

All Utilities IncludedAmple Storage Space
Great Natural LightHigh Ceiling
High CeilingsLarge Windows

Building

Historic BuildingOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage

Neighborhood

Great Location

Other

Recently UpdatedVintage Charm
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HomeApartments in Billings Babcock Building

Welcome home to the historic Babcock Building, located in the heart of downtown Billings, MT. This charming one-bedroom apartment offers the perfect blend of vintage character and modern convenience, featuring thoughtful updates while preserving the building’s unique historic charm. Enjoy the character of a historic building with high ceilings, large windows, and beautiful natural light throughout the apartment. The unit has been recently updated with new LVP flooring, fresh paint, and modern finishes while maintaining its timeless vintage appeal. With ample storage space, secure building access, and convenient on-site laundry, this apartment provides both comfort and practicality. Located in a prime downtown location, you’ll be within walking distance of a variety of restaurants, shops, bars, grocery stores, entertainment venues, and other downtown amenities. Whether you’re heading out for dinner, enjoying local events, or simply exploring the city, everything you need is right outside your door. Rent is $995 per month, plus a $55 flat utility fee, for a total monthly payment of $1,050. The flat utility fee makes budgeting simple and convenient. Residents also have access to a shared on-site laundry room. A security deposit equal to one month’s rent is required, and there is a $45 application fee per adult applicant. We welcome up to two pets with a refundable pet deposit of $500 for the first pet and $250 for the second pet, along with monthly pet rent of $25 per pet. This unique apartment combines historic charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable downtown location. Don’t miss the opportunity to call the Babcock Building home, contact us today to schedule your viewing!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Babcock Building is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Babcock Building has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Babcock Building
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Babcock Building offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Babcock Building stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Babcock Building is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Babcock Building does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Babcock Building is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 97 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 27 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • The area has transit options

Work-from-home

  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 6 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

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 Babcock Building compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 656 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Billings

1-bedroom apartments at Babcock Building cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Billings.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Billings
A table of studio rental data trends in Billings
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$948
September 2024$1,030
October 2024$892
November 2024$905
December 2024$872
January 2025$838
February 2025$866
March 2025$870
April 2025$831
May 2025$821
June 2025$830
July 2025$897
August 2025$904
September 2025$897
October 2025$856
November 2025$861
December 2025$864
January 2026$841
February 2026$848
March 2026$824
April 2026$731
May 2026$879
June 2026$891
July 2026$815
August 2026$828

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$39,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $995.
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Schools near Babcock Building

McKinley School

820 north 31st st

billings, MT, 59101

PK, K-5Public
B-

Independent Elementary School

2907 roundup rd

billings, MT, 59105

PK, K-6Public
B

Blue Creek School

3652 blue creek rd

billings, MT, 59101

PK, K-6Public
C

Pioneer School

1937 dover rd

billings, MT, 59105

PK, K-8Public
C-

Morin School

8824 pryor rd

billings, MT, 59101

PK, K-6Public
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Getting around Billings near 2812 2nd Ave N

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Points of interest for 2812 2nd Ave N, Billings

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

10/10
Variety of bars right on the street

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