2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bozeman, MT
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Bozeman, Montana as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $2,227 and +19% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $1,217 |
| 2 | Laurel | $1,350 |
| 3 | Butte | $1,370 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,453 |
| 5 | Helena | $1,580 |
| 6 | Kalispell | $1,580 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,590 |
| 8 | Missoula | $1,630 |
| 9 | Whitefish | $1,900 |
| 10 | Bozeman (this page) | $1,970 |
| 11 | Belgrade | $1,980 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgrade | $1,980 |
| 2 | Bozeman (this page) | $1,970 |
| 3 | Whitefish | $1,900 |
| 4 | Missoula | $1,630 |
| 5 | Livingston | $1,590 |
| 6 | Kalispell | $1,580 |
| 7 | Helena | $1,580 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,453 |
| 9 | Butte | $1,370 |
| 10 | Laurel | $1,350 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $1,217 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Bozeman.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Bozeman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade, MT | 21 mi | $1,980 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Livingston, MT | 32 mi | $1,590 | $-380 (-19%) |
| Helena, MT | 100.2 mi | $1,580 | $-390 (-20%) |
| Butte, MT | 103.9 mi | $1,370 | $-600 (-30%) |
| Great Falls, MT | 124.9 mi | $1,217 | $-753 (-38%) |
| Cody, WY | 128.4 mi | $1,030 | $-940 (-48%) |
| Rexburg, ID | 141.8 mi | $990 | $-980 (-50%) |
| Laurel, MT | 157.4 mi | $1,350 | $-620 (-31%) |
| Billings, MT | 170.1 mi | $1,453 | $-517 (-26%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Bozeman — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bozeman?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Bozeman, Montana is $1,970 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $2,227.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Bozeman?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,800 ($6,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bozeman expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bozeman's 2-bedroom median of $1,970 is +19% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bozeman rank for 2-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with 2-bedroom data, Bozeman ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Bozeman?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Livingston ($1,590), Helena ($1,580), Butte ($1,370).