Studio Apartment Rent in Kalispell, MT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kalispell, Montana as of August 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,952 and +10% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kalispell
Compare Kalispell's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Montana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miles City | $554 |
| 2 | Great Falls | $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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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 | $883 |
| 12 | Miles City | $554 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kalispell.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kalispell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish, MT | 15.9 mi | $1,390 | +$230 (+20%) |
| Missoula, MT | 96.7 mi | $1,143 | $-17 (-1%) |
| Sandpoint, ID | 149.3 mi | $776 | $-384 (-33%) |
| Hayden, ID | 159.8 mi | $1,160 | — |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 164.4 mi | $1,020 | $-140 (-12%) |
| Helena, MT | 191 mi | $1,080 | $-80 (-7%) |
Studio rent in Kalispell — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kalispell?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kalispell, Montana is $1,160 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,952.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kalispell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,400 ($3,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kalispell expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kalispell's studio median of $1,160 is +10% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kalispell rank for studio rent in Montana?
Among the 12 cities in Montana with studio data, Kalispell ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kalispell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Missoula ($1,143), Sandpoint ($776), Coeur d'Alene ($1,020).