
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Missoula, MT from $300 (19 Rentals)
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Missoula, MT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Missoula?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Missoula Studio Apartments | $1,994 | $850 | $7,605 |
Cheap Missoula 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $1,075 | $6,401 |
Cheap Missoula 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $1,075 | $7,330 |
Cheap Missoula 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,448 | $1,263 | $2,869 |
Cheap Missoula 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $810 | $3,295 |
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Missoula, MT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Missoula, MT
Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025Current apartment rentals in the Missoula, MT area range in price from $810 to $7,605 with an overall median price of $2,508. The three Missoula neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fairview and Pattee Canyon at $850, Upper Rattlesnake at $810, and Grant Creek at $810. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Missoula Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Fairview and Pattee Canyon | $2,395 | $850 | 6 |
Upper Rattlesnake | $2,400 | $810 | 29 |
Grant Creek | $2,495 | $810 | 77 |
University District | $2,545 | $810 | 96 |
Westside | $2,545 | $810 | 67 |
Lewis And Clark | $2,585 | $810 | 24 |
Downtown Missoula | $2,595 | $810 | 63 |
Cheapest Available Missoula Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Missoula, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at Tollefson Apartments in the Westside neighborhood priced from $1,025. Porter in the Grant Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Missoula apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Tollefson Apartments | M1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Porter | M1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Union Place | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
McNett Flats | M1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
312 Minnesota | P1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Missoula, MT
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Missoula area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2101 S 10th St W Model at 2101 S 10th St W, Unit Big House in the starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Missoula apartment is the M2bd Model at McDonald Ave starting at $1,225 with a $1.24 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Missoula apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2101 S 10th St W, Unit Big House | 2101 S 10th St W | 4BR,2BA | $1.50 |
McDonald Ave | M2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Mountain Shadows | M2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
662 Clyde St, Unit A | 662 Clyde St | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Quinton Apartments | M2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Union Place | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
McNett Flats | M1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Tyson Vance Apartments | M1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Tollefson Apartments | M1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Porter | M1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Missoula Overview
"Situated along the scenic banks of the Clark Fork River, Missoula apartments offer residents a great deal of opportunity and natural beauty. The second largest-city in the great state of Montana, home to the college scene and affectionately referred to as the ""hub of five valleys'."
Why live in Missoula, MT?
A veritable nature lover's dream, Missoula has much to offer prospective residents. Abundant in public parks and recreation areas, Caras Park and its ilk are an amazing backdrop to family life in this bustling Montana city. Numerous marathons call the city home, making it a great place to live for active young adults, and the Ponderosa Pines that dot the nearby Rocky Mountains yield a spectacular color scheme to life in Missoula apartments.
Best Local Schools in Missoula, MT
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Getting Around Missoula, MT
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Missoula Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Missoula?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Missoula is under $1,260.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Missoula?
The cheapest apartment in Missoula is Tollefson Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Missoula costs $2,508.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Missoula?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in Missoula that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Missoula?
Cheap apartments in Missoula have an average cost of $459 which is $2,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Missoula.
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