Studio Apartment Rent in Bozeman, MT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bozeman, Montana as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $2,227 and +6% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bozeman
Compare Bozeman's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Montana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $883 |
| 2 | Butte | $940 |
| 3 | Laurel | $1,000 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,070 |
| 5 | Helena | $1,080 |
| 6 | Livingston | $1,090 |
| 7 | Missoula | $1,143 |
| 8 | Kalispell | $1,160 |
| 9 | Belgrade | $1,370 |
| 10 | Bozeman (this page) | $1,370 |
| 11 | Whitefish | $1,390 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Montana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitefish | $1,390 |
| 2 | Bozeman (this page) | $1,370 |
| 3 | Belgrade | $1,370 |
| 4 | Kalispell | $1,160 |
| 5 | Missoula | $1,143 |
| 6 | Livingston | $1,090 |
| 7 | Helena | $1,080 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,070 |
| 9 | Laurel | $1,000 |
| 10 | Butte | $940 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $883 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bozeman.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bozeman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade, MT | 21 mi | $1,370 | — |
| Livingston, MT | 32 mi | $1,090 | $-280 (-20%) |
| Helena, MT | 100.2 mi | $1,080 | $-290 (-21%) |
| Butte, MT | 103.9 mi | $940 | $-430 (-31%) |
| Great Falls, MT | 124.9 mi | $883 | $-487 (-36%) |
| Cody, WY | 128.4 mi | $710 | $-660 (-48%) |
| Rexburg, ID | 141.8 mi | $860 | $-510 (-37%) |
| Laurel, MT | 157.4 mi | $1,000 | $-370 (-27%) |
| Billings, MT | 170.1 mi | $1,070 | $-300 (-22%) |
Studio rent in Bozeman — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bozeman?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bozeman, Montana is $1,370 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $2,227.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bozeman?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,800 ($4,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bozeman expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bozeman's studio median of $1,370 is +6% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bozeman rank for studio rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with studio data, Bozeman ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bozeman?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Livingston ($1,090), Helena ($1,080), Butte ($940).