Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Billings, MT
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Billings, MT rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Despite this yearly increase, rents fell 3.6% month over month, reflecting some recent softening in the market.
Compared to national trends
Billings sits 30.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 214 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Billings run around $935/month, 1-bedrooms at $925/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,295/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach a median of $2,395/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Billings
$1,350/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Billings is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Billings
214
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Billings rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Billings, MT
Average rent prices in Billings have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Billings, MT
Rent prices in Billings vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Billings is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Billings run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $935 | 9% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $925 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,295 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 5% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 5% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Terry | $1,275 | |
Heights | $1,350 | |
North Elevation | $1,000 | |
North Park | $1,150 | |
South Side | $850 | |
Southwest Corridor | $1,370 | |
West End | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,385 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$935
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
Heights
Average rent
$1,350
Central Terry
Average rent
$1,275
North Park
Average rent
$1,150
West End
Average rent
$1,350
South Side
Average rent
$850
North Elevation
Average rent
$1,000
Southwest Corridor
Average rent
$1,370
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Billings, MT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Billings, MT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Billings and Big Sky by all bedroom counts and property types.
Billings
31%lower than the national median
1242%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Billings, MT is 95% lower than the median rent in Big Sky, MT.
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Cost of living in Billings, MT
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 10% higher |
| Housing | 8% lower |
| Transportation | 5% higher |
| Utilities | 18% lower |
Discover rentals in Billings, MT
3d ago
23rd St W, Billings, MT 59102
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$598–$1,276
Apartment for rent
3d ago
629 Saint Johns Ave, Billings, MT 59101
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
213 S 28th St, Billings, MT 59101
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Billings
636 1/2 Avenue B, Billings, MT 59102
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Billings
3441 Masterson Cir #NA, Billings, MT 59106
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,400
House for rent
Available May 25
2d ago
House for rent in Billings
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3635 Harvest Time Ln, Billings, MT 59102
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$2,799–$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central - Terry house for rent in Billings
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
House for rent
Available Dec 8
2d ago
4427 Altay Dr, Billings, MT 59106
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
309 S 33rd St, Billings, MT 59101
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3635 Harvest Time Ln, Billings, MT 59102
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$2,799–$2,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2323 32nd St W, Billings, MT 59102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,473
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3900 Olympic Blvd, Billings, MT 59102
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
141 Calhoun Ln, Billings, MT 59101
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
517 Wicks Ln, Billings, MT 59105
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4427 Altay Dr, Billings, MT 59106
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3635 Harvest Time Ln, Billings, MT 59102
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$2,799–$2,850
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Heights apartment for rent in Billings
500 Josephine Dr, Billings, MT 59105
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
10h ago
201 S 26th St, Billings, MT 59101
Studio
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Billings
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Billings, MT
Quick answers to common questions about the Billings rental market.
How much is rent in Billings?
The average rent in Billings is $1,350 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Billings?
Average rent prices in Billings have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Billings rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Billings is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Billings?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Billings are South Side ($850/mo), North Elevation ($1,000/mo), and North Park ($1,150/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Billings?
To comfortably afford rent in Billings, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Billings?
Billings, Montana's largest city, shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).