Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Kalispell, MT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Kalispell, MT rent slipped 1.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Renters are paying $203 less per month on average than last year, with a month-to-month decline of 7.3%.

  • Compared to national trends

    Kalispell sits 13.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a total of 97 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Kalispell rent for $1,090/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,395/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,550/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,700/month. These figures show a broad range of rents by bedroom count.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $2,195/month in Kalispell, compared to apartments at $1,500/month. This reflects distinct price tiers across property types in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Kalispell

$1,695/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kalispell is $1,695 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $255 less per month.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kalispell

97

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Kalispell run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,090

8%

31%

1 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,550

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,200

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,700

12%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,090

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

31%

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$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kalispell, MT is 9% higher than the median rent in Bigfork, MT.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bigfork

$1,550

decreased by17%
Last year
Columbia Falls

$1,700

increased by30%
Last year
East Missoula

$1,695

decreased by4%
Last year
Kellogg

$1,650

decreased by8%
Last year
Lolo

$1,550

increased by3%
Last year
Missoula

$1,555

increased by6%
Last year

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

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Junegrass Place

1081 N Meridian Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901

1–3 beds

1 bath

$890–$1,483

Apartment for rent

183 1st Avenue East N #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kalispell

Downtown Upstairs 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in House

183 1st Avenue East N #B, Kalispell, MT 59901

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

WHISPERING BIRCH 821 (MK) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

WHISPERING BIRCH 821 (MK)

821 8th Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Swan Mountain Village - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Swan Mountain Village

690 Swan Mountain Village Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

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 $1,695 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kalispell?

Average rent prices in Kalispell have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Kalispell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kalispell is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 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 $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Kalispell?

Kalispell, Montana rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current market across the city's available inventory.

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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229 Arbour Dr E, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
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1003 6th Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
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130 Grouse Haven Way, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
141 Greenbriar Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
17 E Nicklaus Ave, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
322 2nd Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
429 Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
430 S Meridian Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
68 Legend Trl, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
723 5th Ave E, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
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785 Lake Francis Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
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