1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Missoula, MT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Missoula, Montana as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $1,550 and +2% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Missoula
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 Missoula
Compare Missoula'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 | $1,040 |
| 3 | Butte | $1,080 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,125 |
| 5 | Kalispell | $1,200 |
| 6 | Helena | $1,250 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,340 |
| 8 | Missoula (this page) | $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 (this page) | $1,363 |
| 5 | Livingston | $1,340 |
| 6 | Helena | $1,250 |
| 7 | Kalispell | $1,200 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,125 |
| 9 | Butte | $1,080 |
| 10 | Laurel | $1,040 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $927 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Missoula.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Missoula |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell, MT | 96.7 mi | $1,200 | $-163 (-12%) |
| Whitefish, MT | 111.4 mi | $1,450 | +$87 (+6%) |
| Butte, MT | 120.2 mi | $1,080 | $-283 (-21%) |
| Helena, MT | 126.5 mi | $1,250 | $-113 (-8%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Missoula — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Missoula?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Missoula, Montana is $1,363 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $1,550.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Missoula?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,520 ($4,543/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Missoula expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Missoula's 1-bedroom median of $1,363 is +2% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Missoula rank for 1-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with 1-bedroom data, Missoula ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Missoula?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Kalispell ($1,200), Butte ($1,080), Helena ($1,250).