Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Billings Neighborhood of Billings, MT from $500 (33 Rentals)

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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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1117 17th St W
2 Bedroom Apartments

1117 17th St W

1117 17th St WBillings, MT 59102
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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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Fox Meadows
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Meadows

2901 Monad RdBillings, 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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3 7th St. West
2 Bedroom Apartments

3 7th St. West

3 7th St WBillings, MT 59101
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1201 Yellowstone Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1201 Yellowstone Ave

1201 Yellowstone AveBillings, MT 59102
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1433 Wyoming Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1433 Wyoming Ave

1433 Wyoming AveBillings, MT 59102
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East Central Billings, Billings, MT Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview ApartmentsStudio2BR,1BA$795
Rockvue Lofts2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$865
Pinehurst Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Colton Heights Apartments2 Bedroom - Small2BR,1BA$1,150
Frontier ApartmentsSingle level patio home wt attached garage1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Billings, MT

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central 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 East Central Billings apartment is the 2 Bed/1.75 Bath Model at Brookshire Village Apartments starting at $1,445 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the West Central Billings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central 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
Brookshire Village Apartments2 Bed/1.75 Bath2BR,2BA$1.28
Lordwith ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
1422 Lynn Ave, Unit 11422 Lynn Ave2BR,1BA$0.98
Rimrock West ApartmentsB12BR,1.5BA$1.34
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
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

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East Central Billings, Billings, MT

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,225.

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 $1,700.

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 $236 which is $1,464 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central Billings.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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