Montana State University

Bozeman, MT

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Montana State University Bozeman Campus - Bozeman, MT

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Montana’s largest university is a cultural touchstone for the state

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Montana State University offers a unique academic and research facility largely shaped by its surrounding environment. Sometimes known as the “University of Yellowstone” thanks to its close proximity to the famous national park, MSU has built a strong curriculum around the pristine natural landscape, even offering the world’s only MFA degree in Science and Natural History Filmmaking. The on-campus Museum of the Rockies is home to the world’s largest T.Rex skull, and university researchers regularly earn National Science Foundation grants for Yellowstone-related projects.

The MSU campus sits just a few blocks south of Main Street, AKA Highway 191, which is lined with popular restaurants, bars, galleries, and coffeehouses. Drop in for breakfast at Nova Café, or grab a pint and a slice of pizza after hours at Bar IX. The area between the Main Street strip and the MSU campus is mostly filled with residential neighborhoods, and many of the affordable houses, condos, and apartments for rent offer convenient walking distance to both the university and the commercial district.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Bozeman, MT is $1,573 for a studio, $1,964 for one bedroom, $2,214 for two bedrooms, and $2,720 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bozeman has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 547 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,573/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 722 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,964/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,025 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,214/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,231 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,720/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

16

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Meadowlark Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

495 Students

8
out of 10

Morning Star School

Public

Grades PK-5

424 Students

8
out of 10

Hawthorne School

Public

Grades PK-5

348 Students

8
out of 10

Longfellow School

Public

Grades PK-5

298 Students

8
out of 10

Monforton School

Public

Grades 3-5

222 Students

8
out of 10

Monforton 7-8

Public

Grades 6-8

218 Students

10
out of 10

Sacajawea Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

826 Students

6
out of 10

Chief Joseph Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

752 Students

6
out of 10

Anderson 7-8

Public

Grades 7-8

46 Students

Rating Unavailable

Cottonwood School

Public

Grades PK-8

19 Students

Rating Unavailable

Bozeman High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,280 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of the Rockies
  • Children's Museum of Bozeman
  • Bozeman Fish Technology Center
  • Montana Outdoor Science School

Airports

  • Bozeman Yellowstone International

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