3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Laurel, MT
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Laurel, Montana as of July 2026. That's +45% higher than the citywide median of $1,286 and +13% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $1,707 |
| 2 | Laurel (this page) | $1,860 |
| 3 | Butte | $1,920 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,998 |
| 5 | Helena | $2,080 |
| 6 | Kalispell | $2,110 |
| 7 | Livingston | $2,210 |
| 8 | Missoula | $2,285 |
| 9 | Whitefish | $2,530 |
| 10 | Bozeman | $2,760 |
| 11 | 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 | $2,110 |
| 7 | Helena | $2,080 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,998 |
| 9 | Butte | $1,920 |
| 10 | Laurel (this page) | $1,860 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $1,707 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Laurel.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Laurel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 16.2 mi | $1,998 | +$138 (+7%) |
| Cody, WY | 98.6 mi | $1,440 | $-420 (-23%) |
| Livingston, MT | 127.3 mi | $2,210 | +$350 (+19%) |
| Bozeman, MT | 157.4 mi | $2,760 | +$900 (+48%) |
| Belgrade, MT | 167.4 mi | $2,770 | +$910 (+49%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Laurel — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Laurel?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Laurel, Montana is $1,860 per month. This is +45% higher than the citywide median of $1,286.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Laurel?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,400 ($6,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Laurel expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Laurel's 3-bedroom median of $1,860 is +13% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Laurel rank for 3-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with 3-bedroom data, Laurel ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Laurel?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Cody ($1,440).