Last updated on June 10, 2026

Average rent in
Columbia Falls, MT

Median rent

Median rent in Columbia Falls

$1,649/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbia Falls is $1,649 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $301 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbia Falls

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Columbia Falls rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Columbia Falls, MT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Columbia Falls, MT

Average rent prices in Columbia Falls have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Columbia Falls, MT

Rent prices in Columbia Falls vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbia Falls is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia Falls run $1,627 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

4%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,295

12%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,450

5%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,295

13%

39%

4 bedroom

$3,700

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

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

Compare median rent prices in Columbia Falls and Bigfork by all bedroom counts and property types.

Columbia Falls

Median rent price$1,649
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia Falls, MT is 3% lower than the median rent in Bigfork, MT.

Discover rentals in Columbia Falls, MT

661 8th Avenue East North - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

661 8th Avenue East North

661 8th Avenue East N, Columbia Falls, MT 59912

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

27 Diane Rd #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Columbia Falls

Upstairs Condo in Caolumbia Falls

27 Diane Rd #F, Columbia Falls, MT 59912

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Columbia Falls, MT

Quick answers to common questions about the Columbia Falls rental market.

How much is rent in Columbia Falls?

The average rent in Columbia Falls is $1,649 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbia Falls?

Average rent prices in Columbia Falls have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Columbia Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbia Falls is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $301 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Columbia Falls?

To comfortably afford rent in Columbia Falls, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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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