Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Butte, Butte-Silver Bow, MT

Median rent

Median rent in Butte

$1,425/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Butte is $1,425 per month as of October 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Butte

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Butte 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 Butte, Butte-Silver Bow, MT

Average rent prices in Butte have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 Butte, Butte-Silver Bow, MT

Rent prices in Butte vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Butte is $1,225, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Butte run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,272.

Listings

Studio

$550

No Change

39%

1 bedroom

$1,150

4%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,300

7%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,700

6%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,200

23%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$550

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Butte, Butte-Silver Bow, 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 Butte, Butte Silver Bow, MT compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Butte and Anaconda by all bedroom counts and property types.

Butte

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Butte, Butte Silver Bow, MT is 19% higher than the median rent in Anaconda, Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.

Discover rentals in Butte, Butte-Silver Bow, MT

15 W. Copper - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

15 W. Copper

15 W Copper St, Butte-Silver Bow, MT 59701

1 bed

1 bath

$700–$750

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.
635 W Park St #639 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Butte condo for rent in Butte-Silver Bow

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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.
201 Hobson Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Butte house for rent in Butte-Silver Bow

z201 Hobson #06 - 1

201 Hobson Ave #6, Butte-Silver Bow, MT 59701

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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.
201 Hobson Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Butte house for rent in Butte-Silver Bow

z201 Hobson #06 - 1

201 Hobson Ave #1, Butte-Silver Bow, MT 59701

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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 Butte, Butte-Silver Bow, MT

Quick answers to common questions about the Butte rental market.

How much is rent in Butte?

The average rent in Butte is $1,425 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Butte?

Average rent prices in Butte have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Butte rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Butte is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Butte?

To comfortably afford rent in Butte, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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