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$1,134 - $1,408

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$1,134 - $1,408

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1526 Lake Elmo Dr

BillingsMT59105

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property at 1412 Cheryl St

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1412 Cheryl St

BillingsMT59105

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Billings, MT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Billings, MT

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Billings, MT area range in price from $495 to $4,774 with an overall median price of $1,806. The three Billings neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Side Billings at $495, Downtown Billings at $495, and South Side Billings at $495. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Billings Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Side Billings$1,445$49524
Downtown Billings$1,695$49544
South Side Billings$1,695$49529
East Heights$1,795$69514
East Central Billings$1,870$69548
North Central Billings$1,870$85045
West Central Billings$2,275$850116

Cheapest Available Billings Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Billings, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at The Place at North 24th in the North Side Billings neighborhood priced from $595. The Place at Rimrock in the North Side Billings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Billings apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Place at North 24thStudio1BR,1BA$595
The Place at Rimrock1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
The Place at Lake Elmo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Rockvue LoftsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$850
1141 28th St1 Beds1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Billings, MT

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Billings area is the $1.26 price per square foot Elk Horn Model at Farmstead Townhomes in the in the West Central Billings neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value 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 Billings apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Farmstead TownhomesElk Horn3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Brookshire Village Apartments2 Bed/1.75 Bath2BR,2BA$1.28
Harvest Granger ApartmentsLarge Townhome - 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Lordwith ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
1584 Governors Blvd, Unit #61584 Governors Blvd2BR,1BA$1.00
1200 Avenue C, Unit B1200 Avenue C2BR,1BA$1.20
1221 Yellowstone Ave, Unit #A1221 Yellowstone Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
2316 Alderson Ave, Unit #32316 Alderson Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
1937 Clubhouse Way2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
The Place at Rimrock1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Billings

What type of rentals are currently available in Billings?

There are currently 203 Apartments for Rent in Billings, MT with pricing that ranges from $495 to $4,774. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Billings ranging from $800 to $3,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Billings ranges from $800 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,114.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Billings?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Billings range from $1,195 to $3,818, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,775 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,695.

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.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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