1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bozeman, MT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bozeman, Montana as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $2,227 and +10% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bozeman
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bozeman
Compare Bozeman's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $927 |
| 2 | Laurel | $1,040 |
| 3 | Butte | $1,080 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,125 |
| 5 | Kalispell | $1,200 |
| 6 | Helena | $1,250 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,340 |
| 8 | Missoula | $1,363 |
| 9 | Whitefish | $1,450 |
| 10 | Bozeman (this page) | $1,535 |
| 11 | Belgrade | $1,540 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgrade | $1,540 |
| 2 | Bozeman (this page) | $1,535 |
| 3 | Whitefish | $1,450 |
| 4 | Missoula | $1,363 |
| 5 | Livingston | $1,340 |
| 6 | Helena | $1,250 |
| 7 | Kalispell | $1,200 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,125 |
| 9 | Butte | $1,080 |
| 10 | Laurel | $1,040 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $927 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Bozeman.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bozeman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade, MT | 21 mi | $1,540 | +$5 (0%) |
| Livingston, MT | 32 mi | $1,340 | $-195 (-13%) |
| Helena, MT | 100.2 mi | $1,250 | $-285 (-19%) |
| Butte, MT | 103.9 mi | $1,080 | $-455 (-30%) |
| Great Falls, MT | 124.9 mi | $927 | $-608 (-40%) |
| Cody, WY | 128.4 mi | $790 | $-745 (-49%) |
| Rexburg, ID | 141.8 mi | $890 | $-645 (-42%) |
| Laurel, MT | 157.4 mi | $1,040 | $-495 (-32%) |
| Billings, MT | 170.1 mi | $1,125 | $-410 (-27%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bozeman — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bozeman?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bozeman, Montana is $1,535 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $2,227.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bozeman?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,400 ($5,117/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.52/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bozeman expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bozeman's 1-bedroom median of $1,535 is +10% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bozeman rank for 1-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with 1-bedroom data, Bozeman ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bozeman?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Livingston ($1,340), Helena ($1,250), Butte ($1,080).