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Average Rent in Missoula, MT & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Missoula, MT. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,788/mo
▼ 2.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,467/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
60
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Missoula, MT
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula 59808 | $2,138 | ▼ $7 | $1,298 | 4 | 146 |
| Rose Park | $1,768 | ▼ $102 | $1,595 | 1 | 5 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Missoula, MT?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Missoula, MT is $1,788 per month across 5 apartment communities and 60 available units. Rents have decreased $38 (2.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Copper Run at Reserve starting at $1,467/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,788/mo.
Prices range from $1,467 to $2,030 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 46 units are currently listed.
Missoula, MT Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,906 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $2,015 | +$109 | 6 |
| August 2026 | $1,935 | -$80 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $1,984 | +$49 | 6 |
| October 2026 | $1,928 | -$56 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Missoula, MT
Rent Prices by Apartment in Missoula, MT
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Run at Reserve | $1,467/mo | $1,539/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
| Brooklyn West | $1,495/mo | $1,584/mo | 3 | 4.1 |
| Snowfarm | $1,618/mo | $1,832/mo | 47 | 5 |
| Mullan Reserve Apartments | $1,645/mo | $1,665/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| Pine at Wildroot | $1,715/mo | $1,873/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Missoula, MT
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$72,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,788/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,467/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/year.
Median household income in Missoula, MT is $65,329 , about 24% 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) | $1,788 |
| Utilities | $399 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $951 |
| Healthcare | $464 |
| Other goods and services | $742 |
| Estimated total | $4,864/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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