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Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Missoula, MT
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Missoula rent stands today
Missoula, MT rent rose 13.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,648/month. Renters today are paying $67 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding at the peak level of $1,695/month this September.
Compared to national trends
Missoula sits 13.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 180 total rentals offering a modest but stable market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Missoula rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,072/month. The rental inventory is mostly apartments, which make up 64.7% of total rentals.
Price ranges
Houses command a median of $2,376/month, while apartments are lower at $1,450/month, reflecting the composition of rental types in Missoula.
Median rent
Median rent in Missoula
$1,647/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Missoula is $1,647 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $252 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Missoula
180
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 14% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,376. 1-bedroom apartments in Missoula run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 |  3% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,795 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,425 | 10% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,072 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Franklin To The Fort | $1,330 | |
Grant Creek | $1,950 | |
Heart Of Missoula | $1,495 | |
Lewis And Clark | $1,450 | |
Northside | $1,300 | |
Riverfront | $1,470 | |
Rose Park | $1,395 | |
Southgate Triangle | $1,495 | |
University District | $1,395 | |
Westside | $1,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,815 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,376 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,072
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Grant Creek
Average rent
$1,950
Franklin To The Fort
Average rent
$1,330
Westside
Average rent
$1,395
Rose Park
Average rent
$1,395
Riverfront
Average rent
$1,470
Southgate Triangle
Average rent
$1,495
Northside
Average rent
$1,300
University District
Average rent
$1,395
Heart Of Missoula
Average rent
$1,495
Lewis And Clark
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,815
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,376
Last 30 days
6%
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
13%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Missoula, MT is 18% higher than the median rent in Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,400
23%$1,470
11%$1,750
7%$1,300
34%$1,500
7%$1,495
27%$1,595
4%$1,500
2%$2,200
49%$1,395
28%$675
65%$1,275
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
775 Wyoming St, Missoula, MT 59801
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
11m ago
4200 Expressway, Missoula, MT 59808
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,075–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2345 Dearborn Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Moose Can Gully apartment for rent in Missoula
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
University District condo for rent in Missoula
265 S 4th St E #207, Missoula, MT 59801
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Condo for rent
Available Nov 23
5d+ ago
Lower Rattlesnake apartment for rent in Missoula
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Missoula
8900 Us Highway 10 W #3, Missoula, MT 59808
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
5d+ ago
Rose Park condo for rent in Missoula
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Condo for rent
Available Jul 6
10h ago
Verified
4000 Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59808
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,425
Apartment for rent
2d ago
130 W Kent Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,445
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University District apartment for rent in Missoula
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
10h ago
Verified
4000 Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59808
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,425
Apartment for rent
11m ago
4200 Expressway, Missoula, MT 59808
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,075–$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
118 W Alder St, Missoula, MT 59802
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
130 W Kent Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1409 Stoddard St, Missoula, MT 59802
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
$1,615
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
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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 $1,647 per month as of September 12, 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 14% since last year.
How does Missoula rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Missoula is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $252 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Missoula?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Missoula are Northside ($1,300/mo), Franklin To The Fort ($1,330/mo), and Westside ($1,395/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Missoula?
To comfortably afford rent in Missoula, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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).