Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Kalispell, MT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Kalispell, MT rent slipped 2.7% year over year to a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, though rent increased 5.0% month over month in the most recent data.

  • Kalispell sits 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 100 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Kalispell run around $1,095/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,225/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,800/month. Larger units reach $3,200/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a wide price spectrum for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Kalispell climbed 10.1% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 2.7%. This segment shows a distinct upward trend compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Kalispell

$1,800/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kalispell is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kalispell

100

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kalispell rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kalispell, MT

Average rent prices in Kalispell have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Kalispell run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

8%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,225

17%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,800

9%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,200

8%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

12%

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

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,530
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kalispell, MT is 18% higher than the median rent in Bigfork, MT.

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 & Services4% higher
Groceries4% higher
Health4% higher
Housing14% lower
Transportation9% lower
Utilities9% lower

Discover rentals in Kalispell, MT

Junegrass Place - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7.7

Very good

Junegrass Place

1081 N Meridian Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901

1–3 beds

1 bath

$890–$1,483

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Apple Park Condos(MK) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

Apple Park Condos(MK)

222 10th Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
931 4Th Ave E - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

931 4Th Ave E

931 4th Ave E, Kalispell, MT 59901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Mountain Villa Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.8

Very good

Mountain Villa Apartments

249 Reserve Pl, Kalispell, MT 59901

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,800 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kalispell?

Average rent prices in Kalispell have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Kalispell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kalispell is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $72,000/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).

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