Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Kalispell, MT
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kalispell, MT rent slipped 11.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,725/month. Renters today are paying $164 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Kalispell sits 9.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 95 total rentals for those seeking value in Montana.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kalispell run around $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,315/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,595/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,400/month, with 2-bed units making up the largest share of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Kalispell
$1,725/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Kalispell is $1,725 per month as of September 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $175 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kalispell
95
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kalispell rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kalispell, MT
Average rent prices in Kalispell have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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
Kalispell, MT
Rent prices in Kalispell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kalispell is $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Kalispell run $1,480 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | 28% |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,315 | 4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,595 | 3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 8% | 44% |
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 Kalispell, MT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 11% | No Change | |
Rooms | $775 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,315
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
44%
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 Kalispell, MT.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kalispell, 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 Kalispell, MT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kalispell and Bigfork by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kalispell
9%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kalispell, MT is 3% lower than the median rent in Bigfork, MT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,775
17%$1,850
4%$1,750
7%$1,600
12%$1,495
27%$1,647
4%$1,595
4%$1,650
45%$1,500
2%$2,200
49%$1,550
17%$2,500
3%Cost of living in Kalispell, 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 & Services | 4% higher |
| Groceries | 4% higher |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 14% lower |
| Transportation | 9% lower |
| Utilities | 9% lower |
Discover rentals in Kalispell, MT
4d ago
1081 N Meridian Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
1–3 beds
1 bath
$890–$1,483
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Kalispell
222 10th Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kalispell
238 11th St E, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kalispell
512 1/2 3rd Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kalispell
5 beds
3 baths
$5,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Kalispell
3 beds
3 baths
$3,600
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Kalispell
190 Deerfoot Trl, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Nov 3
8m ago
575 W Montana St, Kalispell, MT 59901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$925–$2,500
Apartment for rent
19h ago
501 W Center St, Kalispell, MT 59901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$1,900
Apartment for rent
4h ago
427 2nd Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
7h ago
249 Reserve Pl, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,600
Apartment for rent
15h ago
120 E Cottonwood Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
28 Glacier Ranch Way, Kalispell, MT 59901
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1730 Mt Highway 35, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
14 Glacier Ranch Way, Kalispell, MT 59901
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
54 Glacier Ranch Way, Kalispell, MT 59901
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
435 Four Mile Way #NA, Kalispell, MT 59901
Studio
1 bath
$2,600
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
8h ago
1005 Foys Lake Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
8h ago
933 4th Ave E, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Kalispell
119 E Cottonwood Dr #1, Kalispell, MT 59901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Kalispell, MT
Quick answers to common questions about the Kalispell rental market.
How much is rent in Kalispell?
The average rent in Kalispell is $1,725 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kalispell?
Average rent prices in Kalispell have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Kalispell rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kalispell is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kalispell?
To comfortably afford rent in Kalispell, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kalispell?
January offers the best rental deals in Kalispell, with rents running about 8% lower than November, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).