1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Great Falls, MT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Great Falls, Montana as of August 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,388 and +34% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Great Falls
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 Great Falls
Compare Great Falls's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miles City | $616 |
| 2 | Great Falls (this page) | $927 |
| 3 | Laurel | $1,040 |
| 4 | Butte | $1,080 |
| 5 | Billings | $1,125 |
| 6 | Kalispell | $1,200 |
| 7 | Helena | $1,250 |
| 8 | Livingston | $1,340 |
| 9 | Missoula | $1,363 |
| 10 | Whitefish | $1,450 |
| 11 | Bozeman | $1,535 |
| 12 | Belgrade | $1,540 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgrade | $1,540 |
| 2 | Bozeman | $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 (this page) | $927 |
| 12 | Miles City | $616 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Great Falls.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Great Falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | 90.6 mi | $1,250 | +$323 (+35%) |
| Belgrade, MT | 104.7 mi | $1,540 | +$613 (+66%) |
| Bozeman, MT | 124.9 mi | $1,535 | +$608 (+66%) |
| Butte, MT | 128.9 mi | $1,080 | +$153 (+17%) |
| Livingston, MT | 143 mi | $1,340 | +$413 (+45%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Great Falls — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Great Falls?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Great Falls, Montana is $927 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,388.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Great Falls?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,080 ($3,090/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.83/hour at a full-time job.
Is Great Falls expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Great Falls's 1-bedroom median of $927 is +34% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Great Falls rank for 1-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 12 cities in Montana with 1-bedroom data, Great Falls ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Great Falls?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Great Falls.