Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Billings Neighborhood of Billings, MT from $500 (28 Rentals)

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220 N 24th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

220 N 24th St

220 N 24th StBillings, MT 59101
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3300 3rd Ave N
1 Bedroom Apartments

3300 3rd Ave N

3300 3rd Ave NBillings, MT 59101
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Acme Hotel Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acme Hotel Apartments

107 N 28th StBillings, MT 59101
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524 N 23rd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

524 N 23rd St

524 N 23rd StBillings, MT 59101
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1117 17th St W
2 Bedroom Apartments

1117 17th St W

1117 17th St WBillings, MT 59102
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Sage Tower Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Tower Apartments

115 N 24th StBillings, MT 59101
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307 S 28th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

307 S 28th St

307 S 28th StBillings, MT 59101
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Okerman Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Okerman Apartments

23-27 Yellowstone AveBillings, MT 59101
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4 Lewis Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4 Lewis Ave

4 Lewis AveBillings, MT 59101

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838 Avenue B
1 Bedroom Apartments

838 Avenue B

838 Avenue BBillings, MT 59102
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Midway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midway Apartments

2020 Alderson AveBillings, MT 59102
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435 Lordwith Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

435 Lordwith Dr

435 Lordwith DrBillings, MT 59102
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1521 10th St W
2 Bedroom Apartments

1521 10th St W

1521 10th St WBillings, MT 59102
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1905 Burnstead Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1905 Burnstead Dr

1905 Burnstead DrBillings, MT 59101
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3 7th St. West
2 Bedroom Apartments

3 7th St. West

3 7th St WBillings, MT 59101

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Downtown Billings, Billings, MT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Billings Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Billings area of Billings, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at The Place at North 24th priced from $645. Ridgeview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Downtown Billings apartments for rent in Billings, MT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Place at North 24thStudio1BR,1BA$645
Ridgeview ApartmentsStudio2BR,1BA$795
The Place at Lake Elmo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Rockvue Lofts2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$865
The Place at Rimrock1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Billings, MT

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Billings area is the $0.68 price per square foot 1047 N 26th St Model at 1047 N 26th St, Unit 1047 N 26th St in the in the North Side Billings neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Downtown Billings apartment is the Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Lordwith Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the North Side Billings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Billings apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1047 N 26th St, Unit 1047 N 26th St1047 N 26th St2BR,1BA$0.68
Lordwith ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Rimrock West ApartmentsB12BR,1.5BA$1.36
1044 N 25th St, Unit 1044.5 N 25th St1044 N 25th St2BR,1BA$1.08
1273 Yellowstone Ave, Unit Great Condo wAll Util inc1273 Yellowstone Ave1BR,1BA$1.26
Highlands Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath-Highlands2BR,1BA$1.39
1040 N 26th St, Unit 1040.5 N 26th St1040 N 26th St1BR,1BA$1.05
Rockvue Lofts2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Ridgeview Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
The Place at Rimrock1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Billings, Billings, MT

Ranked #3

Among cities in Montana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Billings Neighborhood in Billings, MT

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Billings Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Billings?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Billings is The Place at North 24th which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Downtown Billings costs $1,745.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 3 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Billings?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Billings have an average cost of $472 which is $1,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Billings.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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