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ZIP 59401

Pop. 13,255·Cascade County·20th most expensive ZIP in Montana
Median rent (all units)
$1,147/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$818
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ZIP 59401 · $1,147
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,790
Research median
$1,130/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,764/yr
At $1,147/mo median
Location
StateMT
CountyCascade County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 59401 (Great Falls, MT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,255
Median income
$55,299
Median age
37.1
Renters
44.6%
Age distribution
16.6%
30%
22.7%
12.1%
18.6%
Under 1816.6%
18–3430%
35–5422.7%
55–6412.1%
65+18.6%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
83.2%
White83.2%
Black0.7%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian0.7%
Other8.3%
Education (25+)
31.4%
33.5%
27.8%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
55.4%
44.6%
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 59401 in Great Falls, MT has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,575 → $55,299
up 24.1%
Population
13,339 → 13,255
down 0.6%
Renter share
45.1% → 44.6%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
26.8% → 27.8%
+1.0 pts
Median age
37.8 → 37.1
-0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,575 in 2021 to $55,299 more recently.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 59401 covers Great Falls, MT. The median rent here is $1,147/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($55,299/yr), ZIP 59401 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 59401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 59401 (Great Falls, MT) is $1,147. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 59401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 59401's median rent of $1,147/mo is $818 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 59401 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Montana, ranking #20 out of 20 ZIPs at $1,147/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 59401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,147/mo in ZIP 59401. The local median household income is $55,299/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59401?

Rent in ZIP 59401 has increased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 59401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 59401 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,147/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($55,299/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 59401 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 59401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.6% of ZIP 59401 households are renters, while 55.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 59401 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 59401 compare to the rest of Great Falls?

ZIP 59401 is more affordable than Great Falls overall. At $1,147/mo, it's $220 below the Great Falls citywide median of $1,367/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 59401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 59401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,147/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 59401's median household income ($55,299/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 59401 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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