Studio Apartment Rent in Laurel, MT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Laurel, Montana as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,286 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Laurel
Compare Laurel's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Montana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $883 |
| 2 | Butte | $940 |
| 3 | Laurel (this page) | $1,000 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,070 |
| 5 | Helena | $1,080 |
| 6 | Livingston | $1,090 |
| 7 | Missoula | $1,143 |
| 8 | Kalispell | $1,160 |
| 9 | Belgrade | $1,370 |
| 10 | Bozeman | $1,370 |
| 11 | 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 | $1,160 |
| 5 | Missoula | $1,143 |
| 6 | Livingston | $1,090 |
| 7 | Helena | $1,080 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,070 |
| 9 | Laurel (this page) | $1,000 |
| 10 | Butte | $940 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $883 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Laurel.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Laurel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 16.2 mi | $1,070 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Cody, WY | 98.6 mi | $710 | $-290 (-29%) |
| Livingston, MT | 127.3 mi | $1,090 | +$90 (+9%) |
| Bozeman, MT | 157.4 mi | $1,370 | +$370 (+37%) |
| Belgrade, MT | 167.4 mi | $1,370 | +$370 (+37%) |
Studio rent in Laurel — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Laurel?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Laurel, Montana is $1,000 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,286.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Laurel?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,000 ($3,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Laurel expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Laurel's studio median of $1,000 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Laurel rank for studio rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with studio data, Laurel ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Laurel?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Cody ($710).