What is the average apartment size in Missoula?

The average size for a Missoula, MT apartment is 833 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Missoula?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Missoula is $1,661 per month, a 6.03% increase from last year’s average of $1,566.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Missoula?

In Missoula, studios rent for $1,047 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,390 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,725 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,179 per month

What is the average apartment size in Missoula?

The typical apartment in Missoula offers about 833 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Missoula?

Studio apartments in Missoula average 425 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 645 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 944 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,190 sq. ft.

Missoula, MT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Missoula?

The typical rent budget in Missoula ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Missoula?

In Missoula, 52% of households rent while 48% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Missoula is $1,661, a 6.03% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,566.

Studio Apartments at $1,047 offer the most budget-friendly option with 425 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 645 square feet for $1,390, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,725 offer 944 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,190 sq ft) for $2,179, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Missoula, MT

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,661	833 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,047	425 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,390	645 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,725	944 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,179	1,190 sq. ft.

Missoula, MT rent trends

Rental prices in Missoula, MT have increased by 6.03% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,566 to $1,661.

What's the typical rent budget in Missoula, MT?

The largest share of rentals in Missoula, MT (45%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Missoula, MT?

17,736 or 52% of the households in Missoula, MT are renter-occupied while 16,222 or 48% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Missoula, MT By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Missoula City	$1,652

How Missoula Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Missoula	$1,661
Billings	$1,501
Bozeman	$2,154
Kalispell	$1,517
Great Falls	$1,513
Helena	$1,712
Whitefish	$1,744
Sidney	$1,068
Butte	$804

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Missoula apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.