Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 25, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia Falls, MT
Average rent in
Last updated on October 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Columbia Falls
$1,800/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Columbia Falls is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbia Falls
34
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbia Falls rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Columbia Falls, MT
Average rent prices in Columbia Falls have decreased by 4% 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
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 $1,682, whereas a house costs $2,447. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia Falls run $1,590 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,022 |  5% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 |  15% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 20% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 9% | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Columbia Falls, MT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,682 | 9% | 4% | |
Condos | $3,250 | No Change | 55% | |
Houses | $2,447 | 8% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,022
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Columbia Falls, MT.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,682
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,250
Last year
55%
Houses
Average rent
$2,447
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
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
5%lower than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia Falls, MT is 18% higher than the median rent in Bigfork, MT.
Average rent in nearby cities
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12%$1,500
36%$1,600
3%$1,850
54%$3,000
50%$1,500
9%$2,272
9%Discover rentals in Columbia Falls, MT
4d ago
661 8th Avenue East N, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Columbia Falls
4 Diane Rd #3, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Columbia Falls
4 Diane Rd #6, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 18
3d ago
18 Diane Rd, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia Falls
405 Sandy Hill Ln #NA, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,400
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.House for rent
Available Oct 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia Falls
3 beds
3 baths
$4,000
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.House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Columbia Falls
58 Cedar Pointe Loop, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia Falls
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
Price dropped $150Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
510 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
405 Bills Ln, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,217–$2,008
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
18 Diane Rd, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Columbia Falls
125 Firehall Ln, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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.House for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
510 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Columbia Falls
6470 Us Highway 2 W #1, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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.House for rent
Available Nov 14
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia Falls
1022 9th St W #4, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia Falls
916 Jensen Rd, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
510 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
2h ago
House for rent in Columbia Falls
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Price dropped $150Fees 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.House for rent
2d ago
530 2nd Ave W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
18 Diane Rd, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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.Apartment 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 $1,800 per month as of October 24, 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 remained the same since last year.
How does Columbia Falls rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbia Falls is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $72,000/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).