Studio Apartment Rent in Miles City, MT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Miles City, Montana as of March 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $750 and +62% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Miles City
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 Miles City
Compare Miles City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Montana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miles City (this page) | $489 |
| 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 | $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 | $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 (this page) | $489 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Miles City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Miles City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan, WY | 124.6 mi | $830 | +$341 (+70%) |
| Williston, ND | 191.3 mi | $1,010 | +$521 (+107%) |
Studio rent in Miles City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Miles City?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Miles City, Montana is $489 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $750.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Miles City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $19,560 ($1,630/month gross), which works out to roughly $9.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Miles City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Miles City's studio median of $489 is +62% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 0th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Miles City rank for studio rent in Montana?
Among the 12 cities in Montana with studio data, Miles City ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Miles City?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Miles City.