Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Polson, MT

Median rent

Median rent in Polson

$2,800/mo

increased by62%

vs previous year

The average rent in Polson is $2,800 per month as of May 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Polson

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Polson rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Polson, MT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Polson, MT

Average rent prices in Polson have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 62% 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 $925, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Polson run $887 on average.

Listings

Studio

$500

5%

-

1 bedroom

$825

2%

-

2 bedroom

$2,695

15%

49%

3 bedroom

$3,250

18%

46%

4 bedroom

$2,800

7%

-

Studio

Average rent

$500

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

49%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

46%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

7%

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$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Polson, MT is 81% higher than the median rent in Bigfork, MT.

Discover rentals in Polson, MT

1002 Hillside Ct #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Polson

1002 Hillside Court - 1

1002 Hillside Ct #1, Polson, MT 59860

3 beds

2 baths

$2,095

House for rent

Available Jul 16

50400 Us #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Polson

Flathead Lake Condo - Fully Furnished

50400 Us #201, Polson, MT 59860

3 beds

2 baths

$2,395

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $2,800 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Polson?

Average rent prices in Polson have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 62% since last year.

How does Polson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Polson is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Polson?

To comfortably afford rent in Polson, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/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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