1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kalispell, MT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kalispell, Montana as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,852 and +14% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Kalispell
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 Kalispell
Compare Kalispell's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $927 |
| 2 | Laurel | $1,040 |
| 3 | Butte | $1,080 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,125 |
| 5 | Kalispell (this page) | $1,200 |
| 6 | Helena | $1,250 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,340 |
| 8 | Missoula | $1,363 |
| 9 | Whitefish | $1,450 |
| 10 | Bozeman | $1,535 |
| 11 | 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 (this page) | $1,200 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,125 |
| 9 | Butte | $1,080 |
| 10 | Laurel | $1,040 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $927 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Kalispell.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Kalispell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish, MT | 15.9 mi | $1,450 | +$250 (+21%) |
| Missoula, MT | 96.7 mi | $1,363 | +$163 (+14%) |
| Sandpoint, ID | 149.3 mi | $829 | $-371 (-31%) |
| Hayden, ID | 159.8 mi | $1,420 | +$220 (+18%) |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 164.4 mi | $1,250 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Helena, MT | 191 mi | $1,250 | +$50 (+4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Kalispell — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kalispell?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Kalispell, Montana is $1,200 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,852.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Kalispell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,000 ($4,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kalispell expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kalispell's 1-bedroom median of $1,200 is +14% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kalispell rank for 1-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with 1-bedroom data, Kalispell ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Kalispell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Sandpoint ($829).