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ZIP 59301

Pop. 11,643·Custer County·21st most expensive ZIP in Montana
Median rent (all units)
$813/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-49.5%
vs US Median
-$1,152
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 59301 · $813
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$533
1 BR
$590
2 BR
$773
3 BR
$1,037
4 BR+
$1,119
Research median
$773/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$9,756/yr
At $813/mo median
Location
StateMT
CountyCuster County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -49.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 59301 (Miles City, MT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,643
Median income
$71,332
Median age
42.5
Renters
30.9%
Age distribution
19.9%
19.3%
26.3%
14%
20.5%
Under 1819.9%
18–3419.3%
35–5426.3%
55–6414%
65+20.5%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
90.5%
White90.5%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian0.5%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
32.2%
36.7%
26.7%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+26.7%
Housing tenure
69.1%
30.9%
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 59301 in Miles City, MT has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,247 → $71,332
up 29.1%
Population
11,552 → 11,643
up 0.8%
Renter share
34.7% → 30.9%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
28% → 26.7%
-1.3 pts

Median household income rose from $55,247 to $71,332 between 2021 and 2024, a 29.1% shift. Renters now make up 30.9% of households, compared with 34.7% five years ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 59301 covers Miles City, MT. The median rent here is $813/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $773/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($71,332/yr), ZIP 59301 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 59301?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 59301 (Miles City, MT) is $813. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 59301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 59301's median rent of $813/mo is $1,152 (59%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 59301 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Montana, ranking #21 out of 21 ZIPs at $813/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 59301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $33,000/year (~$16/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $813/mo in ZIP 59301. The local median household income is $71,332/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59301?

Rent in ZIP 59301 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 59301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 59301 is considered very affordable for renters. At $813/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($71,332/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 59301 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 59301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.9% of ZIP 59301 households are renters, while 69.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 59301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 59301 compare to the rest of Miles City?

ZIP 59301 sits right at the Miles City citywide median of $813/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 59301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 59301 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $813/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 59301's median household income ($71,332/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 59301 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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