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ZIP 59405

Pop. 33,350·Cascade County·14th most expensive ZIP in Montana
Median rent (all units)
$1,397/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.3%
vs US Median
-$568
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ZIP 59405 · $1,397
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,040
Research median
$1,290/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
$16,764/yr
At $1,397/mo median
Location
StateMT
CountyCascade County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 4.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, -3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 59405 (Great Falls, MT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,350
Median income
$59,449
Median age
35.1
Renters
43%
Age distribution
22.5%
27.4%
21.2%
18.2%
Under 1822.5%
18–3427.4%
35–5421.2%
55–6410.7%
65+18.2%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
79.2%
White79.2%
Black2.5%
Hispanic7%
Asian1.6%
Other9.7%
Education (25+)
32.5%
35.7%
27.2%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma32.5%
Some college35.7%
Bachelor's+27.2%
Housing tenure
57%
43%
Owner57%
Renter43%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 59405 in Great Falls, MT has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,813 → $59,449
up 21.8%
Population
33,253 → 33,350
up 0.3%
Renter share
44% → 43%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
26.1% → 27.2%
+1.1 pts
Median age
34.5 → 35.1
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $48,813 in 2021 to $59,449 more recently.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 59405 covers Great Falls, MT. The median rent here is $1,397/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($59,449/yr), ZIP 59405 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 59405?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 59405 (Great Falls, MT) is $1,397. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 59405 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 59405's median rent of $1,397/mo is $568 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 59405 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59405 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Montana, ranking #14 out of 20 ZIPs at $1,397/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 59405?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,397/mo in ZIP 59405. The local median household income is $59,449/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59405?

Rent in ZIP 59405 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 59405 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 59405 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,397/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($59,449/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 59405 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 59405 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43% of ZIP 59405 households are renters, while 57% are owner-occupied. ZIP 59405 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 59405 compare to the rest of Great Falls?

ZIP 59405 is pricier than Great Falls as a whole. At $1,397/mo, it's $30 above the Great Falls citywide median of $1,367/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 59405 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 59405 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,397/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 59405's median household income ($59,449/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 59405 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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