Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Missoula, MT
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Missoula, MT rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,522/month. Renters today are paying $51 more per month on average than last year, despite a 6.0% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Missoula sits 21.1% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a smaller market with 210 total rentals but accessible pricing for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Missoula rent for about $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,280/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,750/month. Houses command a median of $2,358/month while apartments are lower at $1,488/month, with apartments making up 76.2% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lower Rattlesnake rents fell 52.7% year over year to $1,373/month across 23 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 5.0% rise and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Missoula
$1,522/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Missoula is $1,522 per month as of July 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $407 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Missoula
210
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Missoula rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Missoula, MT
Average rent prices in Missoula have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,487, whereas a house costs $2,358. 1-bedroom apartments in Missoula run $1,280 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | 4% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,280 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,412 |  1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,122 | 5% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Franklin To The Fort | $1,350 | |
Grant Creek | $1,950 | |
Heart Of Missoula | $1,167 | |
Lewis And Clark | $1,395 | |
Northside | $1,415 | |
Riverfront | $1,197 | |
Rose Park | $1,450 | |
University District | $1,395 | |
Upper Rattlesnake | $1,325 | |
Westside | $1,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,487 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 27% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,358 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,280
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,412
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,122
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
Grant Creek
Average rent
$1,950
Franklin To The Fort
Average rent
$1,350
Westside
Average rent
$1,395
Riverfront
Average rent
$1,197
Heart Of Missoula
Average rent
$1,167
Northside
Average rent
$1,415
Rose Park
Average rent
$1,450
Lewis And Clark
Average rent
$1,395
University District
Average rent
$1,395
Upper Rattlesnake
Average rent
$1,325
Apartments
Average rent
$1,487
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
27%
Houses
Average rent
$2,358
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
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
21%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Missoula, MT is 2% higher than the median rent in Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,500
32%$1,625
27%$1,695
$1,395
17%$1,875
13%$1,495
5%$2,295
4%$1,350
22%$1,350
7%$1,495
14%$975
$1,800
23%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
1d ago
Upper Rattlesnake apartment for rent in Missoula
Sherwood/Cooley/Cooper, Missoula, MT 59802
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
775 Wyoming St, Missoula, MT 59801
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4200 Expressway, Missoula, MT 59808
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,075–$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2004 Kemp St, Missoula, MT 59801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University District condo for rent in Missoula
265 S 4th St E #207, Missoula, MT 59801
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Missoula
7212 Shaver Dr, Missoula, MT 59803
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Rattlesnake apartment for rent in Missoula
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,215
$2,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lewis And Clark house for rent in Missoula
Studio
0 baths
$2,787
House for rent
Available Apr 16
10h ago
Verified
4000 Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59808
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,565–$1,945
Apartment for rent
2d ago
130 W Kent Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
20h ago
University District apartment for rent in Missoula
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
10h ago
Verified
4000 Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59808
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,565–$1,945
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4200 Expressway, Missoula, MT 59808
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,075–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
232 Hastings Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1409 Stoddard St, Missoula, MT 59802
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Rose Park apartment for rent in Missoula
2521 2521-23-25-27 Thames, Missoula, MT 59801
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2401/2405 Leo Ave A-D, Missoula, MT 59808
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Southgate Triangle apartment for rent in Missoula
1510 Ernest Ave #5, Missoula, MT 59801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
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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 $1,522 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Missoula?
Average rent prices in Missoula have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Missoula rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Missoula is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $407 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Missoula?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Missoula are Heart Of Missoula ($1,167/mo), Riverfront ($1,197/mo), and Upper Rattlesnake ($1,325/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Missoula?
To comfortably afford rent in Missoula, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Missoula?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Missoula average around $1,270/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,640/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).