Pine at Wildroot
1990 Rimel Rd,
Missoula, MT 59803
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,732 - $2,682
Rental Market Trends in Missoula, MT
What is the average rent in Missoula, MT?
$1,264/month
Average Rent
680 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Missoula, MT is $1,264 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,556/month, making renting in Missoula more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Missoula, you can expect to pay about $993 per month for a studio, $1,264 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,563 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,583 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Missoula, MT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $29 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Missoula, MT
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
24%
$700 - $1,000/month
56%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Missoula?
Based on current rent prices, Missoula and Downtown Missoula" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Missoula.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Missoula?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Missoula and Missoula" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Missoula.
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Which Missoula neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Missoula with the most apartments available are Missoula and Downtown Missoula" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Missoula, MT?
Because the average rent in Missoula is $1,264, you’ll want to make about $4,213 per month or $50,556 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Missoula, MT is 0.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Missoula is 2.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $993 - $1,583. You can expect to pay 2.2% more for groceries, 0.4% more for utilities, and 0.2% more for transportation.
How does Missoula, MT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Missoula, MT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$968/month
$1,048/month
One Bedroom
$1,284/month
$1,157/month
Two Bedroom
$1,582/month
$1,538/month
Three Bedroom
$1,708/month
$1,168/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.