3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bozeman, MT
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Bozeman, Montana as of July 2026. That's +24% higher than the citywide median of $2,227 and +30% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $1,707 |
| 2 | Laurel | $1,860 |
| 3 | Butte | $1,920 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,998 |
| 5 | Helena | $2,080 |
| 6 | Kalispell | $2,110 |
| 7 | Livingston | $2,210 |
| 8 | Missoula | $2,285 |
| 9 | Whitefish | $2,530 |
| 10 | Bozeman (this page) | $2,760 |
| 11 | Belgrade | $2,770 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgrade | $2,770 |
| 2 | Bozeman (this page) | $2,760 |
| 3 | Whitefish | $2,530 |
| 4 | Missoula | $2,285 |
| 5 | Livingston | $2,210 |
| 6 | Kalispell | $2,110 |
| 7 | Helena | $2,080 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,998 |
| 9 | Butte | $1,920 |
| 10 | Laurel | $1,860 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $1,707 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Bozeman.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Bozeman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade, MT | 21 mi | $2,770 | +$10 (0%) |
| Livingston, MT | 32 mi | $2,210 | $-550 (-20%) |
| Helena, MT | 100.2 mi | $2,080 | $-680 (-25%) |
| Butte, MT | 103.9 mi | $1,920 | $-840 (-30%) |
| Great Falls, MT | 124.9 mi | $1,707 | $-1,053 (-38%) |
| Cody, WY | 128.4 mi | $1,440 | $-1,320 (-48%) |
| Rexburg, ID | 141.8 mi | $1,390 | $-1,370 (-50%) |
| Laurel, MT | 157.4 mi | $1,860 | $-900 (-33%) |
| Billings, MT | 170.1 mi | $1,998 | $-762 (-28%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Bozeman — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Bozeman?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Bozeman, Montana is $2,760 per month. This is +24% higher than the citywide median of $2,227.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Bozeman?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $110,400 ($9,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bozeman expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bozeman's 3-bedroom median of $2,760 is +30% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bozeman rank for 3-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with 3-bedroom data, Bozeman ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Bozeman?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Livingston ($2,210), Helena ($2,080), Butte ($1,920).