Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Billings, MT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Billings rent stands today

    Billings, MT rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Month over month, rent cooled by 1.9%, showing a recent easing in prices.

  • Compared to national trends

    Billings, MT sits 32.6% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a smaller market with 240 total rentals and a lower price point for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Billings, MT rent for $835/month, 1-bedrooms for $975/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,200/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,750/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,395/month. The 1-bedroom median is a key figure for many renters.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $1,837/month in Billings, MT, while apartments rent for $1,100/month. Apartments make up 65% of total rentals, shaping the market's rental profile.

Median rent

Median rent in Billings

$1,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Billings is $1,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $630 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Billings

240

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Billings rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Billings, MT

Average rent prices in Billings have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,837. 1-bedroom apartments in Billings run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$835

15%

22%

1 bedroom

$975

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,200

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,750

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,395

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$835

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,504
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Billings, MT is 48% lower than the median rent in Big Sky, MT.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Big Sky

$2,504

decreased by54%
Last year
Bozeman

$2,100

decreased by2%
Last year
Buffalo

$1,525

decreased by18%
Last year
Cody

$1,350

decreased by2%
Last year
Great Falls

$1,305

increased by5%
Last year
Helena

$1,575

increased by7%
Last year

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 & Services2% lower
Groceries3% higher
Health10% higher
Housing8% lower
Transportation5% higher
Utilities18% lower

Discover rentals in Billings, MT

4130 Arden Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Southwest Corridor house for rent in Billings

4130 Arden Avenue - 3

4130 Arden Ave #3, Billings, MT 59101

2 beds

1 bath

$775

House for rent

Available Aug 12

128 Rhea Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Central - Terry house for rent in Billings

128 Rhea Ln, Billings, MT 59102

2 beds

1 bath

$825

House for rent

Available Aug 17

113 N 23rd St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Park apartment for rent in Billings

Price Reduced Two Bedroom, One Bath Apartment

113 N 23rd St #4, Billings, MT 59101

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Colton Heights Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.6

Very good

Colton Heights Apartments

2014 Woody Dr, Billings, MT 59102

1–2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,195

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 $1,300 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Billings?

Average rent prices in Billings have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Billings rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Billings is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $630 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Billings?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Billings are South Side ($895/mo), North Park ($995/mo), and Central Terry ($1,050/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Billings?

To comfortably afford rent in Billings, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Billings?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Billings average around $1,020/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,270/month. Both sizes have softened from last year, with one-bedrooms down 2.2% and two-bedrooms down 3.2% year over year.

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).

Apartments for rent in Billings
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117 N 35th St, Billings, MT 59101, USA
1355 Quartz Pl, Billings, MT 59105, USA
1712 15th St W, Billings, MT 59102, USA
1747 Old Hardin Road, Billings, MT 59101, USA
1909 Burnstead Dr, Billings, MT 59101, USA
212 Alderson Ave, Billings, MT 59101, USA
2316 Pine Street, Billings, MT 59101, US
509 S 34th St, Billings, MT 59101, USA
516 1/2 Avenue E, Billings, MT 59102, USA
531 Pemberton Ln, Billings, MT 59105, USA
6117 Northstead Ave, Billings, MT 59101, USA
6326 Beckville Ln, Billings, MT 59106, USA
12 Rainier St N, Billings, MT 59105, USA
115 6th St W, Billings, MT 59101, USA
115 N 35th St, Billings, MT 59101, USA
2515 12th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101, USA
2940 Rimrock Rd, Billings, MT 59102, USA
297 Monroe St, Billings, MT 59101, USA
4130 Arden Ave, Billings, MT 59101, USA
602 Grand Avenue, Billings, MT 59101, USA