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Sidney, MT Area Guide

Enjoy small-town community and calm near the Montana-North Dakota border

Suburban Close-Knit Welcoming Riverside Historic Quaint Scenic Peaceful

Located less than ten miles west of the Montana-North Dakota border, Sidney is a small town with a tight-knit community. Incorporated in 1911, Sidney is rich in history, agriculture, and adventure. The MonDak Heritage Center sheds light on Sidney’s storied past. Agriculture is still one of Sidney’s main industries, producing major crops like grains, corn, beans, hay, and sugar beets.

Outdoor adventure is always within close reach of Sidney, with convenience to the Yellowstone River, numerous city parks, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Sidney is also known for its quiet, tranquil atmosphere. While Sidney serves as a peaceful reprieve from the bustle of modern living, it is also just a short drive from larger cities like Glendive, Montana and Williston, North Dakota. Quick access to Route 200 makes getting around from Sidney simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Sidney, MT is $827 for a studio, $1,138 for one bedroom, $1,004 for two bedrooms, and $1,344 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sidney has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,138/month
659 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sidney, MT is for everyday living.

Fairly walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

West Side Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Sidney Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Rau School

Public

Grades PK-5

Sidney Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Sidney High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Sidney

Houses for Rent in Sidney

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.