Average Rent in Missoula, MT
7 apartment buildings, 154 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Missoula, MTCheapest
$1,293/mo
Copper Run at Reserve
Properties
7
tracked daily
Units
154
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Missoula, MT Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Copper Run at Reserve
2200 Great Northern Ave, Missoula, MT 59808, USA
Brooklyn West
3904 Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59808, USA
Snowfarm
2175 Sagebrush Rd, Missoula, MT 59808, USA
Mullan Reserve Apartments
4000 Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59808, USA
Pine at Wildroot
1990 Rimel Rd, Missoula, MT 59803, USA
Ashlyn Place
155 N California St, Missoula, MT 59801, USA
Mountainwood Estates
1101 W Greenough Dr C1, Missoula, MT 59802, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper Run at Reserve 2200 Great Northern Ave, Missoula, MT 59808, USA | $1,293 | $1,671 | $2.27/ft² | 4.3 (113) | 13 |
| 2 | Brooklyn West 3904 Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59808, USA | $1,495 | $1,725 | $1.85/ft² | 4.1 (67) | 12 |
| 3 | Snowfarm 2175 Sagebrush Rd, Missoula, MT 59808, USA | $1,618 | $2,255 | $2.43/ft² | 5 (37) | 112 |
| 4 | Mullan Reserve Apartments 4000 Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59808, USA | $1,645 | $1,901 | $1.81/ft² | 3.8 (93) | 9 |
| 5 | Pine at Wildroot 1990 Rimel Rd, Missoula, MT 59803, USA | $1,715 | $2,238 | $2.60/ft² | 4.6 (25) | 4 |
| 6 | Ashlyn Place 155 N California St, Missoula, MT 59801, USA | $1,775 | $1,811 | $2.13/ft² | 4.1 (34) | 4 |
| 7 | Mountainwood Estates 1101 W Greenough Dr C1, Missoula, MT 59802, USA | $2,100 as of Sep 17 | $2,450 | $1.92/ft² | 4.4 (14) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Copper Run at Reserve
4.3 (113)2200 Great Northern Ave, Missoula, MT 59808, USA
Brooklyn West
4.1 (67)3904 Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59808, USA
Snowfarm
5 (37)2175 Sagebrush Rd, Missoula, MT 59808, USA
Mullan Reserve Apartments
3.8 (93)4000 Mullan Rd, Missoula, MT 59808, USA
Pine at Wildroot
4.6 (25)1990 Rimel Rd, Missoula, MT 59803, USA
Ashlyn Place
4.1 (34)155 N California St, Missoula, MT 59801, USA
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Missoula, MT neighborhoods
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Missoula, MT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Missoula, MT is $2,132 per month, based on 154 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,293 at Copper Run at Reserve to $3,157 at Snowfarm.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,313/mo | $1,293/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $1,788/mo | $1,467/mo | 60 |
| 2 Bed | $2,289/mo | $1,628/mo | 81 |
| 3 Bed | $2,996/mo | $2,425/mo | 11 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Missoula, MT, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Missoula, MT averages $1,788/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,289/mo. At the local median household income of $65,329, that works out to 39% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Missoula, MT at $1,120/mo. The current tracked market average runs 90% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Missoula, MT while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Missoula, MT?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$85,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,132/mo.
Comfortable income
$102,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,293/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Missoula, MT is $65,329 , about 36% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Missoula, MT
Overall prices in Missoula, MT runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Missoula, MT's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,132 |
| Utilities | $399 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $951 |
| Healthcare | $464 |
| Other goods and services | $742 |
| Estimated total | $5,208/mo |
Population
75,600
Median household income
$65,329
Census median rent
$1,120/mo
Census rent burden
29.9%
Median age
34.3
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Montana
How Missoula, MT rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Missoula, MT | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $2,632 | +23% | -7.1% | 23 |
| Great Falls, MT | $1,724 | -19% | -2.8% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Missoula, MT?
The average rent in Missoula, MT is $2,132 per month, based on 154 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Missoula, MT?
The median asking rent in Missoula, MT is $1,894 per month, computed from 154 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,132/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Missoula, MT?
The lowest available rent in Missoula, MT starts at $1,293 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Missoula, MT?
1-bedroom apartments in Missoula, MT average $1,788/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,467/mo across 60 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Missoula, MT?
2-bedroom apartments in Missoula, MT average $2,289/mo. Units start from $1,628/mo across 81 units currently listed.
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