Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Great Falls, MT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Great Falls, MT rent rose 11.1% year over year to a current median of $1,500/month. Renters are paying $150 more per month on average than last year, with rents now below the peak level of $1,629/month reached in October 2026.

  • Great Falls is 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 87 total rentals. This makes it an accessible option for renters seeking value compared to pricier metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $810/month, 1-bedrooms for $995/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,278/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,890/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,250/month. The studio median of $810/month shows the lower end of the bedroom rent spectrum.

Median rent

Median rent in Great Falls

$1,500/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Great Falls is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Great Falls

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Great Falls rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Great Falls, MT

Average rent prices in Great Falls have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Great Falls, MT

Rent prices in Great Falls vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Great Falls is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Great Falls run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$810

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

$995

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,277

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,890

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,250

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$810

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,277

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,890

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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

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

Great Falls

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,530
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Great Falls, MT is 2% lower than the median rent in Bigfork, MT.

Cost of living in Great Falls, 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 & ServicesNo difference
GroceriesNo difference
Health4% higher
HousingNo difference
Transportation7% lower
Utilities20% lower

Discover rentals in Great Falls, MT

1612 4th Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Great Falls

South Bedroom

1612 4th Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401

1 bed

1 bath

$650

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.
The Elmwoods - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Apartment for rent in Great Falls

The Elmwoods

609 4th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405

2 beds

1 bath

$860

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.
1209 2nd Ave S -M - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

1209 2nd Ave S -M

1209 2nd Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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.
1106 5th Ave N #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Great Falls

2 Bedroom 1 bathroom Apartment

1106 5th Ave N #1, Great Falls, MT 59401

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 Great Falls, MT

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

How much is rent in Great Falls?

The average rent in Great Falls is $1,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Great Falls?

Average rent prices in Great Falls have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Great Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Great Falls is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Great Falls, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Great Falls?

May offers the lowest rental prices in Great Falls, running about 8.4% below October peak pricing. If you're apartment hunting, spring timing could save you money compared to the fall rental season.

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).

Apartments for rent in Great Falls