
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Billings Neighborhood of Billings, MT from $500 (42 Rentals)
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Ridgeview Apartments

629 St Johns Ave

1820 6th St W

946 Poly Dr

515 Avenue C

1621 10th St W

Colton Heights Apartments
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1039 1/2 N 25th St

2207 Central Ave
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1211 Broadwater Ave

201 S 39th St

2604 Phyllis Ln

2028 Alderson Ave

612 8th St W

3730 Roosevelt Ave

708 12th St W
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3407 1st Ave N

948 Miles Ave

1512 Yellowstone Ave

1215 5th St W

1942 Alderson Ave

301 Burlington Ave
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312 Wyoming Ave

106 Grand Ave
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 | $965 | $750 | $1,360 |
East Central Billings 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $900 | $6,024 |
East Central Billings 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $795 | $6,561 |
East Central Billings 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $1,300 | $8,104 |
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There are currently 42 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 Studio apartment currently listed from $850. 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 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Central Court Village | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
Colton Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Small | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Frontier Apartments | Single level patio home wt attached garage | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
Lordwith Apartments | Classic 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Rimrock West Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,390 |
Hunter's Pointe | Swan | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Brookshire Village Apartments | 2 Bed/1.75 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,495 |
Avenue C Apartments | Rimrock | 1BR,1BA | $1,604 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Billings, MT
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central Billings area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 Bed/1.75 Bath Model at Brookshire Village Apartments in the in the West Central Billings neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value East Central Billings apartment is the Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Lordwith Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.31 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 | $1.33 |
Lordwith Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Rocky Meadows Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Rimrock West Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
Hunter's Pointe | BRAND NEW - Arch | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Avenue C Apartments | Rimrock | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Ridgeview Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Central Court Village | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Frontier Apartments | Single level patio home wt attached garage | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Colton Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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 $1,604.
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 $2,295.
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 $2,059 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central Billings.
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