Last updated on October 17, 2026

Average rent in
Polson, MT

Median rent

Median rent in Polson

$1,525/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Polson is $1,525 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.

$2.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Polson

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Polson rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Polson, MT

Average rent prices in Polson have decreased by 6% 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 Polson, MT

Rent prices in Polson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Polson is $1,100, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Polson run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$800

1%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,100

7%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,600

1%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,447

1%

23%

4 bedroom

$2,900

8%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,447

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Polson, 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 Polson, MT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Polson and Bigfork by all bedroom counts and property types.

Polson

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Polson, MT is 2% higher than the median rent in Bigfork, MT.

Discover rentals in Polson, MT

10 2nd St E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Polson

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Price dropped $200
1112 2nd St E #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Polson

1112 2nd Street East - B

1112 2nd St E #B, Polson, MT 59860

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

1112 2nd St E #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Polson

1112 2nd Street East - A

1112 2nd St E #A, Polson, MT 59860

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

507 4th St W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Polson

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Frequently asked questions for Polson, MT

Quick answers to common questions about the Polson rental market.

How much is rent in Polson?

The average rent in Polson is $1,525 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Polson?

Average rent prices in Polson have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Polson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Polson is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Polson?

To comfortably afford rent in Polson, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/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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