Studio Apartment Rent in Butte, MT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Butte, Montana as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,314 and +27% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Butte
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 Butte
Compare Butte's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Montana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $883 |
| 2 | Butte (this page) | $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 | $1,370 |
| 11 | Whitefish | $1,390 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Montana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitefish | $1,390 |
| 2 | Bozeman | $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 (this page) | $940 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $883 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Butte.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Butte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | 39.1 mi | $1,080 | +$140 (+15%) |
| Belgrade, MT | 92.9 mi | $1,370 | +$430 (+46%) |
| Bozeman, MT | 103.9 mi | $1,370 | +$430 (+46%) |
| Missoula, MT | 120.2 mi | $1,143 | +$203 (+22%) |
| Great Falls, MT | 128.9 mi | $883 | $-57 (-6%) |
| Livingston, MT | 135.7 mi | $1,090 | +$150 (+16%) |
Studio rent in Butte — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Butte?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Butte, Montana is $940 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,314.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Butte?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,600 ($3,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Butte expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Butte's studio median of $940 is +27% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Butte rank for studio rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with studio data, Butte ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Butte?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Great Falls ($883).