What is the average apartment size in Billings?

The average size for a Billings, MT apartment is 904 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 Billings?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Billings is $1,493 per month, a 4.37% increase from last years average of $1,430.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Billings?

In Billings, studios rent for $1,022 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,360 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,549 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,870 per month

What is the average apartment size in Billings?

The typical apartment in Billings offers about 904 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Billings?

Studio apartments in Billings average 430 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 734 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 983 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,314 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Billings?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Billings include North Park ($1,090/month), East Central Billings ($1,394/month), and Billings Heights ($1,408/month), all below the citywide average of $1,493.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Billings?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Billings are North Central Billings ($1,525/month), West Billings ($1,548/month), and Northwest Shiloh ($1,566/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Billings, MT Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Billings ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Billings?

In Billings, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Billings is $1,493, a 4.37% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,430.

Studio Apartments at $1,022 offer the most budget-friendly option with 430 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 734 square feet for $1,360, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,549 offer 983 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,314 sq ft) for $1,870, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Billings, MT

Last updated: February 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,493	904 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,022	430 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,360	734 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,549	983 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,870	1,314 sq. ft.

Billings, MT rent trends

Rental prices in Billings, MT have increased by 4.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,430 to $1,493.

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

The largest share of rentals in Billings, MT (53%) 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 Billings, MT?

17,727 or 35% of the households in Billings, MT are renter-occupied while 32,613 or 65% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Billings?

North Park $1,090/month

East Central Billings $1,394/month

Billings Heights $1,408/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,493/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Billings?

North Central Billings $1,525/month

West Billings $1,548/month

Northwest Shiloh $1,566/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Billings, MT By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Northwest Shiloh	$1,566
West Billings	$1,548
North Central Billings	$1,525
Blue Creek - Duck Creek	$1,468
Billings Heights	$1,408
East Central Billings	$1,394
North Park	$1,090

Billings | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Billings Heights is 4% lower than in Blue Creek - Duck Creek

$1,408

Billings Heights rent is 6% lower than Billings average

Average Rent $1,408

$1,468

Blue Creek - Duck Creek rent is 2% lower than Billings average

Average Rent $1,468

How Billings Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Billings	$1,493
Missoula	$1,638
Bozeman	$2,134
Great Falls	$1,624
Whitefish	$1,770
Sidney	$1,001
Helena	$1,651
Butte	$838
Kalispell	$1,546

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 Billings 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.