1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Laurel, MT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Laurel, Montana as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,286 and +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Laurel
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 Laurel
Compare Laurel'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 (this page) | $1,040 |
| 3 | Butte | $1,080 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,125 |
| 5 | Kalispell | $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 | $1,200 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,125 |
| 9 | Butte | $1,080 |
| 10 | Laurel (this page) | $1,040 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $927 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Laurel.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Laurel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 16.2 mi | $1,125 | +$85 (+8%) |
| Cody, WY | 98.6 mi | $790 | $-250 (-24%) |
| Livingston, MT | 127.3 mi | $1,340 | +$300 (+29%) |
| Bozeman, MT | 157.4 mi | $1,535 | +$495 (+48%) |
| Belgrade, MT | 167.4 mi | $1,540 | +$500 (+48%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Laurel — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Laurel?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Laurel, Montana is $1,040 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,286.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Laurel?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,600 ($3,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Laurel expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Laurel's 1-bedroom median of $1,040 is +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Laurel rank for 1-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with 1-bedroom data, Laurel ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Laurel?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Cody ($790).