2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Laurel, MT
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Laurel, Montana as of July 2026. That's +5% higher than the citywide median of $1,286 and +18% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $1,217 |
| 2 | Laurel (this page) | $1,350 |
| 3 | Butte | $1,370 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,453 |
| 5 | Helena | $1,580 |
| 6 | Kalispell | $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 | $1,580 |
| 7 | Helena | $1,580 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,453 |
| 9 | Butte | $1,370 |
| 10 | Laurel (this page) | $1,350 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $1,217 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Laurel.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Laurel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 16.2 mi | $1,453 | +$103 (+8%) |
| Cody, WY | 98.6 mi | $1,030 | $-320 (-24%) |
| Livingston, MT | 127.3 mi | $1,590 | +$240 (+18%) |
| Bozeman, MT | 157.4 mi | $1,970 | +$620 (+46%) |
| Belgrade, MT | 167.4 mi | $1,980 | +$630 (+47%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Laurel — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Laurel?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Laurel, Montana is $1,350 per month. This is +5% higher than the citywide median of $1,286.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Laurel?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,000 ($4,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Laurel expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Laurel's 2-bedroom median of $1,350 is +18% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Laurel rank for 2-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with 2-bedroom data, Laurel ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Laurel?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Cody ($1,030).