Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Bozeman, MT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bozeman rent stands today

    Bozeman, MT rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Month-to-month rent increased by 1.0%, indicating a slight upward movement in the market.

  • Bozeman runs 8.8% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the higher-cost tier among smaller metros with 299 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Bozeman rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,899/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,850/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,525/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,600/month. The inventory mix includes a range of bedroom sizes for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Bozeman have declined by 11.1% year over year, diverging from the citywide flat trend. This segment shows a distinct cooling compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Bozeman

$2,100/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Bozeman is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bozeman

299

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bozeman rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bozeman, MT

Average rent prices in Bozeman have increased by 1% 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 Bozeman, MT

Rent prices in Bozeman vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bozeman is $1,875, whereas a house costs $2,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Bozeman run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

2%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,899

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,850

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,525

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,600

13%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,899

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bozeman, 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 Bozeman, MT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bozeman and Anaconda Deer Lodge County by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bozeman

Median rent price$2,100
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bozeman, MT is 40% higher than the median rent in Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.

Cost of living in Bozeman, 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 & Services32% higher
Groceries3% higher
Health19% higher
Housing54% higher
Transportation12% higher
Utilities17% lower

Discover rentals in Bozeman, MT

4026 Moonstone Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Bozeman

House for rent

Available Aug 1

4901 Harvest Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bozeman

House for rent

R725 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

R725

725 S 7th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Larkspur Commons - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Larkspur Commons

1241 N 12th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,168–$1,940

Apartment for rent

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Bozeman, MT

Quick answers to common questions about the Bozeman rental market.

How much is rent in Bozeman?

The average rent in Bozeman is $2,100 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bozeman?

Average rent prices in Bozeman have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Bozeman rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bozeman is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bozeman?

To comfortably afford rent in Bozeman, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bozeman average around $1,890/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,870/month.

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 Big Sky