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$1,865
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1222 4th St W

KalispellMT59901
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49 Colorado Ave, Unit 104
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

49 Colorado Ave, Unit 104

49 Colorado AveWhitefish, MT 59937
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105 Colorado Ave
$2,050 - $2,250

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Base Rent$2,050 - $2,250

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105 Colorado Ave

105 Colorado AveWhitefish, MT 59937
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property at 519 1st Ave E
$2,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
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519 1st Ave E

KalispellMT59901
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227 W Montana St
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227 W Montana St

227 W Montana StKalispell, MT 59901
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Skyview Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyview Lofts

2105 3rd Ave EKalispell, MT 59901
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property at 29 Pheasant Run
$1,525 - $2,000
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 23
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29 Pheasant Run

WhitefishMT59937

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property at 125 Firehall Ln
$1,800
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1

125 Firehall Ln

Columbia FallsMT59912

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Cheapest Available Lake McDonald Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake McDonald, MT is a Studio unit found at The Meridian Apartments priced from $1,398. Parkline Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake McDonald apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meridian ApartmentsCoveyStudio, 1BA$1,398
Parkline Towers1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,450
Altus Apartments1-bed1BR, 1BA$1,595
166-218 Jewel Basin Court2 BR 2 BA2BR, 2BA$1,650
Silverbrook Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake McDonald, MT and Nearby

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake McDonald area is the $1.28 price per square foot 525 8th Ave W Model at 525 8th Ave W, Unit Home starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Lake McDonald apartment is the 2 BR 2 BA Model at 166-218 Jewel Basin Court starting at $1,650 with a $1.65 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake McDonald apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
525 8th Ave W, Unit Home525 8th Ave W3BR, 2BA$1.28
166-218 Jewel Basin Court2 BR 2 BA2BR, 2BA$1.65
Silverbrook Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.96
105 Colorado Ave105 Colorado Ave2BR, 2BA$2.15
Altus Apartments1-bed1BR, 1BA$2.87
Parkline Towers1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.83
The Meridian ApartmentsCoveyStudio, 1BA$3.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake McDonald Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake McDonald Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake McDonald Apartment is $1,450 at Parkline Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake McDonald Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake McDonald is starting from $1,650 at 166-218 Jewel Basin Court.

What is the most affordable Lake McDonald Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake McDonald Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkline Towers and starts from $2,475.

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