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ZIP 59701

Part of Butte, MT
Pop. 34,232·Silver Bow County·17th most expensive ZIP in Montana
Median rent (all units)
$1,334/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$631
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ZIP 59701 · $1,334
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,970
4 BR+
$2,190
Research median
$1,420/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
$16,008/yr
At $1,334/mo median
Location
CityButte
StateMT
CountySilver Bow County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 59701 (Butte, MT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,232
Median income
$60,437
Median age
40.3
Renters
30.3%
Age distribution
20.3%
23.4%
23%
13.8%
19.6%
Under 1820.3%
18–3423.4%
35–5423%
55–6413.8%
65+19.6%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
90.8%
White90.8%
Hispanic4.6%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
32.9%
33.4%
27.6%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college33.4%
Bachelor's+27.6%
Housing tenure
69.7%
30.3%
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 59701 in Butte, MT has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,264 → $60,437
up 22.7%
Population
33,671 → 34,232
up 1.7%
Renter share
30.9% → 30.3%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
27.6% → 27.6%
+0.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $49,264 in 2021 to $60,437 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 33,671 to 34,232 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 59701 covers Butte, MT. The median rent here is $1,334/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($60,437/yr), ZIP 59701 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 59701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 59701 (Butte, MT) is $1,334. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 59701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 59701's median rent of $1,334/mo is $631 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 59701 compare to other ZIPs in Montana?

ZIP 59701 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Montana, ranking #17 out of 20 ZIPs at $1,334/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 59701?

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 $1,334/mo in ZIP 59701. The local median household income is $60,437/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 59701?

Rent in ZIP 59701 has increased 10.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 59701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 59701 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,334/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($60,437/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 59701 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 59701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.3% of ZIP 59701 households are renters, while 69.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 59701 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 59701 compare to the rest of Butte?

ZIP 59701 is pricier than Butte as a whole. At $1,334/mo, it's $20 above the Butte citywide median of $1,314/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 59701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 59701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,334/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 59701's median household income ($60,437/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 59701 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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