
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Billings, MT from $495 (56 Rentals)


The Place at Rimrock

3838 State Ave

424 Howard Ave

The Place at Lake Elmo

1204 Avenue E

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937 N 17th St, Unit #D, Unit #D

1141 28th St

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2418 Pine St, Unit #404, Unit #404

Highlands Apartments
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518 Wyoming Ave

514 Avenue D

828 1/2-615 1/2 Miles Ave

Castlerock Apartment Homes

1526 Lake Elmo Dr

Western One

Hoop Dreams

613 S 34th St

Frontier Apartments

Grand Slam Patio Home Apartments
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Hunter's Pointe

Inter Pointe

March Madness Patio Home Apartments

King West One Apartments

Home Run Patio Home Apartments

Rocky Meadows Apartments

Farmstead Apartments

2911 Placer Dr

3322 Stoney Ridge Rd

Inter Urban
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220 N 24th St

3300 3rd Ave N

Acme Hotel Apartments

Sage Tower Apartments

307 S 28th St

Okerman Apartments

Southern Lights Apartments

838 Avenue B

Ridgeview Apartments

Midway Apartments
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435 Lordwith Dr

Fox Meadows

Pinehurst Apartments

810 Crist Dr

Basking Ridge Apartments

1711 Avenue D

346 Bench

Central Court Village

813 Dreamers Loop

Samuel Court
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Billings?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Studio Apartments | $1,678 | $865 | $3,242 |
| Billings 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $495 | $3,847 |
| Billings 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $895 | $3,457 |
| Billings 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,379 | $1,195 | $5,930 |
| Billings 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $1,795 | $2,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Billings Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Billings?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Billings is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Billings?
The cheapest apartment in Billings is The Place at North 24th which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Billings costs $1,807.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Billings?
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 10 regular apartments in Billings 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 Billings?
Cheap apartments in Billings have an average cost of $748 which is $1,059 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Billings.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.