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Whitefish, MT

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One of the finest resort towns in the Rockies

Resort Tourism Ski Mountains Lake Golf Upscale

Whitefish is a small ski resort town in northwestern Montana on the shore of Whitefish Lake. The base area for Whitefish Mountain Resort sits on the north side of town, and ski-related tourism is a major cornerstone of the local economy. Glacier National Park is a short drive away as well, putting you in an unbeatable location to make the most of the northern Rockies. Annual celebrations like Huckleberry Days Arts Festival and Taste of Whitefish fill the city’s events calendar, ensuring that there’s always something happening around town. Houses and condos make up the majority of the local rental market, with options available to suit any taste or lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Whitefish, MT is $1,079 for a studio, $999 for one bedroom, $1,404 for two bedrooms, and $1,454 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Whitefish has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$999/month
619 Sq Ft
House
$3,220/month
1,571 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,539/month
1,113 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

L A Muldown School

Public

Grades PK-4

653 Students

7
out of 10

Whitefish Middle 5-8

Public

Grades 5-8

660 Students

6
out of 10

Bissell School

Public

Grades PK-6

89 Students

Rating Unavailable

Whitefish Middle 5-6

Public

Grades 5-6

Rating Unavailable

Whitefish Middle 5-8

Public

Grades 5-8

660 Students

6
out of 10

Bissell 7-8

Public

Grades 7-8

16 Students

Rating Unavailable

Whitefish High School

Public

Grades 9-12

581 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Summit Nature Center
  • Whitefish Lake State Park
  • Les Mason State Park
  • Bar W Guest Ranch

Airports

  • Glacier Park International

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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 2025.