Most overheated rental markets in Montana
Cities in Montana renting furthest above their own 10-year trend, ranked by Rent Reality Score. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Butte ranks first, with a Rent Reality Score of 54.
- Across all 6 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,622/mo.
Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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6 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | ButteMT | 54 | $1,443/mo | -2.1% | +4.9% |
| 02 | BillingsMT | 55 | $1,393/mo | -2.3% | +3.6% |
| 03 | HelenaMT | 57 | $1,630/mo | -3.7% | +3.0% |
| 04 | BozemanMT | 62 | $2,199/mo | -6.0% | +4.9% |
| 05 | Great FallsMT | 64 | $1,433/mo | -7.0% | +4.3% |
| 06 | MissoulaMT | 68 | $1,622/mo | -8.8% | +2.9% |