Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Bozeman, MT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bozeman, MT rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,095/month. Renters today are paying $17 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat.

  • Bozeman runs 7.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with a small total rental inventory of 258 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Bozeman rent for $1,590/month, 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms both at $1,850/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,800/month. This range reflects the variation across bedroom sizes in the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The studio bedroom tier in Bozeman slipped 15.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 4.8%. This indicates a sharper drop in rents for studios compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Bozeman

$2,095/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bozeman is $2,095 per month as of June 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $145 more per month.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bozeman

258

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,870, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Bozeman run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,590

2%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,850

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,850

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,600

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,800

6%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,590

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

6%

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$2,095
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bozeman, MT is 61% 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

BR1 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

4d ago

7.8

Very good

BR1

1-44 BUILDING 1-4; UNITS 1-44, Bozeman, MT 59718

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,400

Apartment for rent

BR2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

BR2

45-90 BUILDING 5-7: UNITS 45-90, Bozeman, MT 59718

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Arrowleaf Park - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Arrowleaf Park

1619 Tschache Ln, Bozeman, MT 59715

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,381–$1,899

Apartment for rent

Larkspur Commons - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Larkspur Commons

1241 N 12th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,398–$1,940

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,095 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bozeman?

Average rent prices in Bozeman have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Bozeman rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bozeman is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $145 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?

One-bedroom apartments in Bozeman averaged around $2,000 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,900 per month. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available rentals at 41% of monthly inventory, making them relatively easy to find in this Montana college town.

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).

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