
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Billings Neighborhood of Billings, MT from $500 (39 Rentals)
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3404 2nd Ave N

Rockvue Lofts

Colton Heights Apartments

1131 Miles Ave, Unit 1131 1/2 Miles

37 Broadwater Ave
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837 Avenue C

611 1/2 Custer Ave
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1106 1/2 Alderson Ave

240 Terry Ave

818 1/2 Avenue D

2207 Central Ave

813 Grand Ave
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3016 10th Ave N

145 1/2 Foster Ln

115 Lewis Ave

440 S Lordwith Dr

516 Avenue E

1938 Alderson Ave

1508 11th St W

910 10th St W
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312 Monroe St

517 Broadwater Ave

215 1/2 Jackson St
East Central Billings, Billings, MT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central Billings?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Central Billings Studio Apartments | $1,829 | $795 | $4,886 |
East Central Billings 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $850 | $2,479 |
East Central Billings 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $795 | $4,020 |
East Central Billings 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,176 | $1,195 | $5,883 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Central Billings Neighborhood of Billings, MT.
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Cheapest Available East Central Billings Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central Billings area of Billings, MT is a 2 Beds unit found at Ridgeview Apartments priced from $795. Rockvue Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable East Central Billings apartments for rent in Billings, MT:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ridgeview Apartments | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Rockvue Lofts | Small Studio | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
Central Court Village | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
Colton Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Small | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Hunter's Pointe | BRAND NEW - Scenic | Studio,1BA | $1,189 |
1433 Wyoming Ave | 3 Bed/1.5 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Frontier Apartments | Single level patio home wt attached garage | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Avenue C Apartments | Pryor | Studio,1BA | $1,274 |
Lordwith Apartments | Classic 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Rocky Meadows Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Billings, MT
As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central Billings area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bed/1.75 Bath Model at Brookshire Village Apartments in the in the West Central Billings neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value East Central Billings apartment is the Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Lordwith Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the North Side Billings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central Billings apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Brookshire Village Apartments | 2 Bed/1.75 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Lordwith Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
1433 Wyoming Ave | 3 Bed/1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
Rimrock West Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
Rocky Meadows Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Ridgeview Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Frontier Apartments | Single level patio home wt attached garage | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Colton Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Small | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Central Court Village | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Avenue C Apartments | Pryor | Studio ,1BA | $2.47 |
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This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Montana and customized analysis for Billings, Montana. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Billings Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Central Billings?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Central Billings is under $1,345.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central Billings?
The cheapest apartment in East Central Billings is Ridgeview Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in East Central Billings costs $1,882.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central 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 East Central 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 East Central Billings?
Cheap apartments in East Central Billings have an average cost of $135 which is $1,747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central Billings.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

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