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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Missoula, MT
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Missoula rent stands today
Missoula, MT rent rose 12.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,680/month. Renters today are paying $180 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level last seen this month in 2026-10.
Compared to national trends
Missoula sits 11.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 190 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Missoula rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,792/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,795/month. Apartments make up 70.8% of total rentals and rent around $1,500/month, while houses run higher at $2,379/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
South 39th Street rents fell 50.6% year over year to $1,450/month across 16 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 12.0% rise and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Missoula
$1,680/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Missoula is $1,680 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $220 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Missoula
190
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Missoula rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Missoula, MT
Average rent prices in Missoula have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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
Missoula, MT
Rent prices in Missoula vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Missoula is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,379. 1-bedroom apartments in Missoula run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,790.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | 3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,792 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 |  3% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairview Pattee Canyon | $1,275 | |
Franklin To The Fort | $1,350 | |
Grant Creek | $1,950 | |
Heart Of Missoula | $1,300 | |
Northside | $1,112 | |
Riverfront | $1,380 | |
Rose Park | $1,400 | |
Southgate Triangle | $1,495 | |
University District | $1,545 | |
Westside | $1,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 6% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,545 | 21% | 26% | |
Houses | $2,379 | No Change | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,792
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Grant Creek
Average rent
$1,950
Rose Park
Average rent
$1,400
Riverfront
Average rent
$1,380
Franklin To The Fort
Average rent
$1,350
Westside
Average rent
$1,395
Heart Of Missoula
Average rent
$1,300
Northside
Average rent
$1,112
University District
Average rent
$1,545
Southgate Triangle
Average rent
$1,495
Fairview Pattee Canyon
Average rent
$1,275
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
26%
Houses
Average rent
$2,379
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Missoula, 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 Missoula, MT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Missoula and Anaconda Deer Lodge County by all bedroom counts and property types.
Missoula
12%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Missoula, MT is 40% higher than the median rent in Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,200
30%$1,500
2%$1,750
13%$1,547
23%$1,500
6%$1,495
9%$1,500
6%$1,600
3%$1,850
54%$1,495
11%$3,000
50%$1,500
32%Cost of living in Missoula, 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 | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 9% higher |
| Housing | 49% higher |
| Transportation | 5% higher |
| Utilities | 17% lower |
Discover rentals in Missoula, MT
4d ago
775 Wyoming St, Missoula, MT 59801
1 bed
1 bath
$825
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riverfront apartment for rent in Missoula
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 6
5d+ ago
Riverfront apartment for rent in Missoula
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
2d ago
Franklin to the Fort house for rent in Missoula
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Missoula
6101 Wildcat Rd, Missoula, MT 59802
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
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.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Miller Creek house for rent in Missoula
5080 Old Bitterroot Rd, Missoula, MT 59803
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Rattlesnake apartment for rent in Missoula
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,925
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Missoula
4749 Canyon Creek Blvd #NA, Missoula, MT 59808
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 20
45m ago
Verified
4000 Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59808
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,565–$2,850
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
130 W Kent Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,430–$1,595
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northside condo for rent in Missoula
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
45m ago
Verified
4000 Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59808
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,565–$2,850
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
8h ago
4200 Expressway, Missoula, MT 59808
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$2,575
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.Apartment for rent
45m ago
Verified
4000 Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59808
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,565–$2,850
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northside condo for rent in Missoula
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
7h ago
1817 Howell St, Missoula, MT 59802
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
10h ago
2345 Dearborn Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,295
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Missoula, MT
Quick answers to common questions about the Missoula rental market.
How much is rent in Missoula?
The average rent in Missoula is $1,680 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Missoula?
Average rent prices in Missoula have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Missoula rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Missoula is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $220 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Missoula?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Missoula are Northside ($1,112/mo), Fairview Pattee Canyon ($1,275/mo), and Heart Of Missoula ($1,300/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Missoula?
To comfortably afford rent in Missoula, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Missoula?
May offers the lowest rents of the year in Missoula, running about 8% below August prices. December also sees less competition with lower overall demand compared to March, which is the most competitive 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).