Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Billings Neighborhood of Billings, MT from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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property at 743 Wyoming Ave

$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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743 Wyoming Ave

BillingsMT59101

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property at 2252 Avenue C

$1,400

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2252 Avenue C

BillingsMT59102

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 $595. The Place at Lake Elmo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Billings apartments for rent in Billings, MT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Place at North 24thStudio1BR,1BA$595
The Place at Lake Elmo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
The Place at Rimrock1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Rockvue Lofts2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$865
Samuel Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Billings, MT

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Billings area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1041 N 23rd St Model at 1041 N 23rd St, Unit 1 in the in the North Side Billings neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Billings apartment is the B1 Model at Rocky Meadows Apartments starting at $1,410 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the North Central 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.
1041 N 23rd St, Unit 11041 N 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.20
Rocky Meadows ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.36
Rimrock West ApartmentsB12BR,1.5BA$1.39
1221 Yellowstone Ave, Unit #A1221 Yellowstone Ave2BR,1BA$1.05
2316 Alderson Ave, Unit #32316 Alderson Ave2BR,1BA$1.06
Brush MeadowsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom South2BR,1BA$1.50
Rockvue Lofts2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.12
The Place at Rimrock1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
214 8th St W, Unit 214 1/2214 8th St W1BR,1BA$1.44
711 Avenue B, Unit #2711 Avenue B1BR,1BA$1.42

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Billings, Billings, MT

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Billings

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Billings?

There are currently 138 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Billings, MT with pricing that ranges from $495 to $2,300. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Billings ranging from $1,000 to $3,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Billings?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Billings ranges from $1,000 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,884.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.