Studio Apartment Rent in Missoula, MT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Missoula, Montana as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,550 and +11% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Missoula
Compare Missoula'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 | $1,000 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,070 |
| 5 | Helena | $1,080 |
| 6 | Livingston | $1,090 |
| 7 | Missoula (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Missoula.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Missoula |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell, MT | 96.7 mi | $1,160 | +$17 (+1%) |
| Whitefish, MT | 111.4 mi | $1,390 | +$247 (+22%) |
| Butte, MT | 120.2 mi | $940 | $-203 (-18%) |
| Helena, MT | 126.5 mi | $1,080 | $-63 (-6%) |
Studio rent in Missoula — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Missoula?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Missoula, Montana is $1,143 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,550.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Missoula?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,720 ($3,810/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.98/hour at a full-time job.
Is Missoula expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Missoula's studio median of $1,143 is +11% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 39th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Missoula rank for studio rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with studio data, Missoula ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Missoula?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Butte ($940), Helena ($1,080).