Studio Apartment Rent in Great Falls, MT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Great Falls, Montana as of August 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,388 and +32% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Montana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miles City | $554 |
| 2 | Great Falls (this page) | $883 |
| 3 | Butte | $940 |
| 4 | Laurel | $1,000 |
| 5 | Billings | $1,070 |
| 6 | Helena | $1,080 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,090 |
| 8 | Missoula | $1,143 |
| 9 | Kalispell | $1,160 |
| 10 | Belgrade | $1,370 |
| 11 | Bozeman | $1,370 |
| 12 | 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 | $940 |
| 11 | Great Falls (this page) | $883 |
| 12 | Miles City | $554 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Great Falls.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Great Falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | 90.6 mi | $1,080 | +$197 (+22%) |
| Belgrade, MT | 104.7 mi | $1,370 | +$487 (+55%) |
| Bozeman, MT | 124.9 mi | $1,370 | +$487 (+55%) |
| Butte, MT | 128.9 mi | $940 | +$57 (+6%) |
| Livingston, MT | 143 mi | $1,090 | +$207 (+23%) |
Studio rent in Great Falls — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Great Falls?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Great Falls, Montana is $883 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,388.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Great Falls?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,320 ($2,943/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.98/hour at a full-time job.
Is Great Falls expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Great Falls's studio median of $883 is +32% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Great Falls rank for studio rent in Montana?
Among the 12 cities in Montana with studio data, Great Falls ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Great Falls?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Great Falls.