
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia Falls, MT from $800 (8 Rentals)
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The Highline Apartments
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661 8th Ave E N

955 6th Ave E
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640 E Oregon St

616-620 11th St W
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705 Waverly Pl
Columbia Falls, MT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Falls?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Falls Studio Apartments | $1,501 | $825 | $1,877 |
Columbia Falls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $800 | $3,033 |
Columbia Falls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $1,440 | $4,093 |
Columbia Falls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $1,800 | $2,395 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Falls Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia Falls, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at The Highline Apartments priced from $1,399. Parkline Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia Falls apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Highline Apartments | Quartz | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Parkline Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Skyview | 1b/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Falls, MT and Nearby
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Falls area is the $1.44 price per square foot 9 Summit Ave Model at 9 Summit Ave, Unit #D in the starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Columbia Falls apartment is the Lower Floorplan Model at Silver Star Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $1.87 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Falls apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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9 Summit Ave, Unit #D | 9 Summit Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Silver Star Apartments | Lower Floorplan | 3BR,2BA | $1.87 |
Silverbrook Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
330 5th Ave E, Unit #1 | 330 5th Ave E | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Stillwater Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Skyview | 1b/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
The Highline Apartments | Quartz | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Parkline Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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Getting Around Columbia Falls, MT
Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Falls Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Falls Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Falls Apartment is $1,399 at The Highline Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Falls Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Falls is starting from $1,795 at Skyview.
What is the most affordable Columbia Falls Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Falls Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Silverbrook Apartments and starts from $2,205.
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