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ZIP 59105

Part of Billings, MT
Pop. 35,480·Yellowstone County·18th most expensive ZIP in Montana
Median rent (all units)
$1,326/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$639
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ZIP 59105 · $1,326
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,600/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,912/yr
At $1,326/mo median
Location
StateMT
CountyYellowstone County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.3% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 59105 (Billings, MT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,480
Median income
$78,014
Median age
36.4
Renters
24.1%
Age distribution
26.7%
21.7%
23.6%
16.1%
Under 1826.7%
18–3421.7%
35–5423.6%
55–6411.8%
65+16.1%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
87.9%
White87.9%
Hispanic6.3%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
31.2%
33.9%
30.5%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma31.2%
Some college33.9%
Bachelor's+30.5%
Housing tenure
75.9%
24.1%
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 59105 in Billings, MT has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,236 → $78,014
up 14.3%
Population
33,494 → 35,480
up 5.9%
Renter share
24.4% → 24.1%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
30.1% → 30.5%
+0.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $68,236 to $78,014 across the same window, up 14.3% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 59105 in Billings, MT adding about 1,986 residents over the five-year window, up 5.9% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 59105 covers Billings, MT. The median rent here is $1,326/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($78,014/yr), ZIP 59105 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 59105?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 59105 (Billings, MT) is $1,326. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 59105 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 59105's median rent of $1,326/mo is $639 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 59105 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59105 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Montana, ranking #18 out of 20 ZIPs at $1,326/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 59105?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,326/mo in ZIP 59105. The local median household income is $78,014/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59105?

Rent in ZIP 59105 has increased 15.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 59105 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 59105 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,326/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($78,014/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 59105 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 59105 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.1% of ZIP 59105 households are renters, while 75.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 59105 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 59105 compare to the rest of Billings?

ZIP 59105 is more affordable than Billings overall. At $1,326/mo, it's $132 below the Billings citywide median of $1,458/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 59105 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 59105 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,326/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 59105's median household income ($78,014/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 59105 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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