Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Whitefish, MT

Median rent

Median rent in Whitefish

$2,500/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Whitefish is $2,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Whitefish

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Whitefish 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

Rent trends in Whitefish, MT

Average rent prices in Whitefish have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Whitefish, MT

Rent prices in Whitefish vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Whitefish is $1,850, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Whitefish run $1,585 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

6%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,750

4%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,325

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,500

5%

20%

4 bedroom

$3,500

2%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

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

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

Whitefish

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Whitefish, MT is 67% higher than the median rent in Bigfork, MT.

Discover rentals in Whitefish, MT

21 Pheasant Run - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Whitefish

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Condo for rent

Available Oct 19

WCC- Building B - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.5

Very good

WCC- Building B

707 Victory Ln, Whitefish, MT 59937

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,900–$2,250

Apartment for rent

Riverview Trail Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Riverview Trail Apartments

306 Cascade Ct, Whitefish, MT 59937

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,900–$2,460

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 2

Wildcat Crossing - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Wildcat Crossing

Wildcat Way, Whitefish, MT 59937

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Whitefish, MT

Quick answers to common questions about the Whitefish rental market.

How much is rent in Whitefish?

The average rent in Whitefish is $2,500 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Whitefish?

Average rent prices in Whitefish have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Whitefish rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Whitefish is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Whitefish?

To comfortably afford rent in Whitefish, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Whitefish?

October offers the best rental deals in Whitefish, with rents running about 16% lower than the summer peak in June.

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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