Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Kalispell, MT
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kalispell, MT rent slipped 6.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,775/month. This is $36 less per month than last year, following a 6.5% month-over-month increase after a trough in early 2026.
Compared to national trends
Kalispell, MT rent is 8.5% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median. The city has a total rental inventory of 82 units, indicating a relatively small market size.
Price ranges
Bedroom rents in Kalispell range from $1,295/month for 1-bedrooms to $3,500/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms around $2,250/month. Studios rent for $1,382/month, and 2-bedrooms are $1,595/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Kalispell, MT rose 41.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline. This contrasts with the overall rent slip of 6.6% and shows strong growth in larger units.
Median rent
Median rent in Kalispell
$1,775/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Kalispell is $1,775 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $165 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kalispell
82
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kalispell rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kalispell, MT
Average rent prices in Kalispell have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Kalispell run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,382 |  40% | 54% | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,595 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,250 | 3% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 25% | 49% |
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 | $1,550 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,295 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,382
Last 30 days
40%
Last year
54%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
49%
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
$1,550
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
3%
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
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kalispell, MT is 4% lower than the median rent in Bigfork, MT.
Average rent in nearby cities
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13%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
1d ago
1081 N Meridian Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
1–3 beds
1 bath
$890–$1,483
Apartment for rent
1d ago
249 Reserve Pl, Kalispell, MT 59901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
821 8th Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
431 Judith Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kalispell
5 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kalispell
1289 Yodel Dog Peak, Kalispell, MT 59901
4 beds
3 baths
$5,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kalispell
324 S Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901
Studio
0 baths
$4,500
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Kalispell
1815 Lower Valley Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,100
House for rent
Available Aug 25
11h ago
Condo for rent in Kalispell
1677 Hwy #B, Kalispell, MT 59901
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Condo for rent in Kalispell
1679 Montana St #D, Kalispell, MT 59901
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 3
1d ago
100B S Meridian Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
14 Glacier Ranch Way, Kalispell, MT 59901
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Kalispell
408 Jacque Fork Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Aug 3
1d ago
1730 Mt Highway 35, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Kalispell
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kalispell
925 3rd Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901
4 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kalispell
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1730 Mt Highway 35, Kalispell, MT 59901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
120 E Cottonwood Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
28 Glacier Ranch Way, Kalispell, MT 59901
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
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 $1,775 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kalispell?
Average rent prices in Kalispell have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $165 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 $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kalispell?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kalispell average around $1,390/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,720/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).