Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Great Falls, MT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Great Falls rent stands today

    Great Falls, MT rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,305/month. Renters are paying $67 more per month than last year, and the month-over-month increase of 3.8% is a notable recent change.

  • Compared to national trends

    Great Falls is 32.4% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median. The city has a smaller market with 78 total rentals, offering a lower price point for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Great Falls rent for $795/month, 1-bedrooms for $900/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,300/month. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Great Falls

$1,305/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Great Falls is $1,305 per month as of July 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Great Falls

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased 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 $1,236, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Great Falls run $962 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$795

7%

11%

1 bedroom

$900

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,800

7%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,300

4%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

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$1,305
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Great Falls, MT is 33% lower than the median rent in Bigfork, MT.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bigfork

$1,950

decreased by28%
Last year
Billings

$1,300

decreased by1%
Last year
Bozeman

$2,100

decreased by2%
Last year
Butte Silver Bow

$1,300

decreased by9%
Last year
Cascade

$2,350

increased by55%
Last year
Columbia Falls

$1,975

increased by36%
Last year

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

1401 2b St S #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Great Falls

1401 2b St S #15, Great Falls, MT 59405

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 16

Plum Tree Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Plum Tree Apartments

700 2nd Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

1601-1605 23rd St S - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1601-1605 23rd St S

1601 23rd St S, Great Falls, MT 59405

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,047–$1,247

Apartment for rent

5100 4th Avenue North - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

5100 4th Avenue North

5100 4th Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59405

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050–$1,200

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,305 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Great Falls?

Average rent prices in Great Falls have increased 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 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Great Falls average around $1,100/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,330/month.

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

Houses for rent in Great Falls

1726 Alder Dr, Great Falls, MT 59404, USA
2604 6th Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401, USA
2719 6th Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401, USA
2720 2nd Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401, USA
1311 3rd Ave Nw, Great Falls, MT 59404, USA
1921 14th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405, USA
412 27th St Nw, Great Falls, MT 59404, USA
413 6th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405, USA
526 2nd Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401, USA
812 Sacajawea Dr, Great Falls, MT 59404, USA
1303 6th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405, USA
1701 2nd Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405, USA
2100 Poplar Dr, Great Falls, MT 59404, USA
2316 4th Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401, USA
628 3rd Ave Nw, Great Falls, MT 59404, USA
917 7th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405, USA
1104 5th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405, USA
114 7th St S, Great Falls, MT 59401, USA
3209 Wild Rose Ln, Great Falls, MT 59401, USA
3225 11th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405, USA