3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kalispell, MT
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Kalispell, Montana as of August 2026. That's +8% higher than the citywide median of $1,952 and +1% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miles City | $1,108 |
| 2 | Great Falls | $1,707 |
| 3 | Laurel | $1,860 |
| 4 | Butte | $1,920 |
| 5 | Billings | $1,998 |
| 6 | Helena | $2,080 |
| 7 | Kalispell (this page) | $2,110 |
| 8 | Livingston | $2,210 |
| 9 | Missoula | $2,285 |
| 10 | Whitefish | $2,530 |
| 11 | Bozeman | $2,760 |
| 12 | Belgrade | $2,770 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgrade | $2,770 |
| 2 | Bozeman | $2,760 |
| 3 | Whitefish | $2,530 |
| 4 | Missoula | $2,285 |
| 5 | Livingston | $2,210 |
| 6 | Kalispell (this page) | $2,110 |
| 7 | Helena | $2,080 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,998 |
| 9 | Butte | $1,920 |
| 10 | Laurel | $1,860 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $1,707 |
| 12 | Miles City | $1,108 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Kalispell.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Kalispell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish, MT | 15.9 mi | $2,530 | +$420 (+20%) |
| Missoula, MT | 96.7 mi | $2,285 | +$175 (+8%) |
| Sandpoint, ID | 149.3 mi | $1,778 | $-332 (-16%) |
| Hayden, ID | 159.8 mi | $2,370 | +$260 (+12%) |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 164.4 mi | $2,085 | $-25 (-1%) |
| Helena, MT | 191 mi | $2,080 | $-30 (-1%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Kalispell — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Kalispell?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Kalispell, Montana is $2,110 per month. This is +8% higher than the citywide median of $1,952.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Kalispell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,400 ($7,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kalispell expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kalispell's 3-bedroom median of $2,110 is +1% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 49th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kalispell rank for 3-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 12 cities in Montana with 3-bedroom data, Kalispell ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Kalispell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Sandpoint ($1,778), Coeur d'Alene ($2,085), Helena ($2,080).