Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 25, 2026
Average rent in
Whitefish, MT
Average rent in
Last updated on October 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Whitefish, MT rent slipped 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,272/month. Renters today are paying $227 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,750/month in March 2025.
Compared to national trends
Whitefish runs 19.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a total of 50 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Whitefish rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,600/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $2,272/month. Larger units range from $3,150/month for 3-bedrooms to $3,650/month for 4+ bedrooms. The 2-bedroom segment is the largest share of inventory at 38.6%.
Median rent
Median rent in Whitefish
$2,272/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Whitefish is $2,272 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $372 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Whitefish
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Whitefish rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Whitefish, MT
Average rent prices in Whitefish have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,900, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Whitefish run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 |  2% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,272 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,150 | 11% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,650 | 34% | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Whitefish, MT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,900 | No Change | 17% | |
Condos | $2,500 | 20% | 1% | |
Houses | $3,000 | 20% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,272
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Whitefish, MT.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,900
Last year
17%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
11%
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
20%higher than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Whitefish, MT is 49% higher than the median rent in Bigfork, MT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,530
4%$1,995
5%$1,800
$1,800
3%$1,575
5%$1,499
$1,680
12%$1,500
36%$1,600
3%$1,850
54%$3,000
50%$1,500
9%Discover rentals in Whitefish, MT
2d ago
306 Cascade Ct, Whitefish, MT 59937
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,900–$2,460
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Wildcat Way, Whitefish, MT 59937
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Whitefish
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
Price dropped $200Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Whitefish
604 Pine Ave #1, Whitefish, MT 59937
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Whitefish
1340 Wisconsin Ave #A, Whitefish, MT 59937
3 beds
3 baths
$7,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Whitefish
4 beds
2 baths
$6,950
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.House for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Whitefish
3 beds
4 baths
$5,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Whitefish
6002 St Moritz Dr #G, Whitefish, MT 59937
2 beds
2 baths
$4,800
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
707 Victory Ln, Whitefish, MT 59937
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$2,250
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Whitefish
6223 Shiloh Ave #A, Whitefish, MT 59937
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 23
2d ago
306 Cascade Ct, Whitefish, MT 59937
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,900–$2,460
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
4d ago
519 Skyles Pl, Whitefish, MT 59937
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,585–$2,070
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Whitefish
15 Sagebrush Ct #B, Whitefish, MT 59937
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Dec 2
2d ago
306 Cascade Ct, Whitefish, MT 59937
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,900–$2,460
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Whitefish
606 Geddes Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
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.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Whitefish
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
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.House for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
Condo for rent in Whitefish
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Price dropped $400Fees 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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
707 Victory Ln, Whitefish, MT 59937
2 beds
2 baths
$2,050–$2,250
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wildcat Way, Whitefish, MT 59937
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Whitefish
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 23
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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 $2,272 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Whitefish?
Average rent prices in Whitefish have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Whitefish rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Whitefish is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $372 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 $91,000/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).