Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Bozeman, MT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bozeman rent stands today

    Bozeman, MT rent rose modestly year over year by 1.2%, with a current median of $2,000/month. The $24 monthly increase is negligible, indicating rents have increased slightly but remain close to last year's levels.

  • Bozeman rent runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among smaller metros with 215 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Bozeman are $1,524/month, 1-bedrooms $1,832/month, 2-bedrooms $1,900/month, 3-bedrooms $2,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms $3,400/month. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Bozeman

$2,000/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bozeman is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bozeman

215

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bozeman rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,900, whereas a house costs $2,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Bozeman run $1,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,524

2%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,832

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,900

5%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$3,400

3%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,524

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,832

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

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$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bozeman, MT is 67% 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 & Services29% higher
Groceries4% higher
Health13% higher
Housing54% higher
Transportation10% higher
Utilities19% lower

Discover rentals in Bozeman, MT

Two Bedroom Bozeman Apartment - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7.8

Very good

Two Bedroom Bozeman Apartment

2708 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT 59718

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,425

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
159 Laurel Pkwy #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Arrowleaf Park - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5h ago

8.3

Very good

Arrowleaf Park

1619 Tschache Ln, Bozeman, MT 59715

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,381–$1,899

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Larkspur Commons - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

16h ago

8.3

Very good

Larkspur Commons

1241 N 12th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,394–$1,935

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bozeman?

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

How does Bozeman rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bozeman is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December sees the lowest rent in Bozeman while April has the highest, with roughly a 4.6% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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