Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Great Falls, MT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Great Falls rent stands today

    Great Falls, MT rent rose 15.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $209 more per month on average than last year, though rent has eased 3.1% since last month from a peak in August 2026.

  • Great Falls is 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $825/month, 1-bedrooms for $958/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,297/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,250/month, covering a wide span of bedroom options.

Median rent

Median rent in Great Falls

$1,500/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

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

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Great Falls

90

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Great 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+

Rent trends in Great Falls, MT

Average rent prices in Great Falls have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Great Falls run $957 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$825

3%

1%

1 bedroom

$957

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,297

1%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,850

10%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,250

6%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$957

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

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$1,775
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Great Falls, MT is 15% 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

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

1d 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

3516 11th Ave S #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Great Falls

2 beds

1 bath

$1,015

1305 2nd Ave N #03 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Great Falls

2 beds

1 bath

$1,020

Mountain View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Mountain View Apartments

1601 23rd St S, Great Falls, MT 59405

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,047–$1,247

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Great Falls?

Average rent prices in Great Falls have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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