Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Montana State University Billings, MT

Median rent

Median rent in Billings

$1,400/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Billings is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Billings

274

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Billings rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Montana State University Billings, MT

Average rent prices in Billings have increased by 2% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Montana State University Billings, MT

Rent prices in Billings vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Billings is $1,225, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Billings run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,212.

Listings

Studio

$825

-

6%

1 bedroom

$997

-

19%

2 bedroom

$1,300

-

6%

3 bedroom

$1,897

-

12%

4 bedroom

$2,250

-

13%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$997

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Montana State University Billings, 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.

Discover rentals in Montana State University Billings, MT

735 Custer Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central - Terry apartment for rent in Billings

735 Custer Ave #B, Billings, MT 59101

1 bed

1 bath

$650

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.
418 9th St W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central - Terry apartment for rent in Billings

2 Bedroom/1 Bath Duplex with Large Yard

418 9th St W, Billings, MT 59101

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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.
716 S 32nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Billings

2BR/1.0BA

716 S 32nd St, Billings, MT 59101

2 beds

1 bath

$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.
2133 Alderson Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Billings

Spacious 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Midtown Apartment

2133 Alderson Ave #2, Billings, MT 59102

2 beds

1 bath

$925

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Montana State University Billings, MT

Quick answers to common questions about the Billings rental market.

How much is rent in Billings?

The average rent in Billings is $1,400 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Billings?

Average rent prices in Billings have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Billings rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Billings is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Billings?

To comfortably afford rent in Billings, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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