Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Great Falls, MT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Great Falls, MT rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,295/month. Month to month, rents fell 3.7%, a more notable recent shift for renters than the modest 0.8% annual increase.

  • Great Falls sits 33.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 85 total rentals offering value for renters seeking lower-cost options.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Great Falls run around $810/month, 1-bedrooms around $900/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,250/month, with larger units reaching $2,200/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses rent for a median of $1,950/month, while apartments sit at $1,198/month, showing distinct price tiers by property type.

Median rent

Median rent in Great Falls

$1,295/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Great Falls is $1,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Great Falls

85

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Great Falls 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 Great Falls, MT

Average rent prices in Great Falls have decreased by 4% 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 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 $1,198, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Great Falls run $949 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$810

1%

2%

1 bedroom

$900

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$1,590

7%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$810

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,590

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

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$1,295
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Great Falls, MT is 16% 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
Health3% higher
Housing2% lower
Transportation6% lower
Utilities20% lower

Discover rentals in Great Falls, MT

1324 Central Ave W #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Great Falls

Office space for rent

1324 Central Ave W #7, Great Falls, MT 59404

Studio

0 baths

$285

House for rent

Available Jun 1

1617 8th Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Great Falls

Back unit of double house

1617 8th Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401

2 beds

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available Jul 1

826 3rd Avenue South - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

826 3rd Avenue South

826 3rd Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

1401 2b St S #21 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Great Falls

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

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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 $1,295 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Great Falls?

Average rent prices in Great Falls have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Great Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Great Falls is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 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 $52,000/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?

Great Falls, Montana's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 per month. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 39% of the market, followed by one-bedrooms at 22%.

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