2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kalispell, MT
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kalispell, Montana as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,852 and +5% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $1,217 |
| 2 | Laurel | $1,350 |
| 3 | Butte | $1,370 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,453 |
| 5 | Helena | $1,580 |
| 6 | Kalispell (this page) | $1,580 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,590 |
| 8 | Missoula | $1,630 |
| 9 | Whitefish | $1,900 |
| 10 | Bozeman | $1,970 |
| 11 | Belgrade | $1,980 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgrade | $1,980 |
| 2 | Bozeman | $1,970 |
| 3 | Whitefish | $1,900 |
| 4 | Missoula | $1,630 |
| 5 | Livingston | $1,590 |
| 6 | Kalispell (this page) | $1,580 |
| 7 | Helena | $1,580 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,453 |
| 9 | Butte | $1,370 |
| 10 | Laurel | $1,350 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $1,217 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Kalispell.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Kalispell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish, MT | 15.9 mi | $1,900 | +$320 (+20%) |
| Missoula, MT | 96.7 mi | $1,630 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Sandpoint, ID | 149.3 mi | $1,004 | $-576 (-36%) |
| Hayden, ID | 159.8 mi | $1,690 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 164.4 mi | $1,490 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Helena, MT | 191 mi | $1,580 | — |
2-Bedroom rent in Kalispell — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kalispell?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Kalispell, Montana is $1,580 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,852.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Kalispell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,200 ($5,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kalispell expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kalispell's 2-bedroom median of $1,580 is +5% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kalispell rank for 2-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with 2-bedroom data, Kalispell ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Kalispell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Sandpoint ($1,004), Coeur d'Alene ($1,490).