Cheap Apartments for Rent in Missoula, MT from $695 (97 Rentals)

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property at 705 S 1st St W
$995
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705 S 1st St W

MissoulaMT59801
property at 1409 Stoddard St
$1,195
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1409 Stoddard St

MissoulaMT59802

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property at 2425 Dixon Ave
$1,195
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2425 Dixon Ave

MissoulaMT59801
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1802 S 12th St W, Unit 2
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

1802 S 12th St W, Unit 2

1802 S 12th St WMissoula, MT 59801
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property at 3144 S 7th St W
$1,600

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3144 S 7th St W

MissoulaMT59804
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The Equinox
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Equinox

1515 Liberty LnMissoula, MT 59808
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Park Place Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Flats

118 W Alder StMissoula, MT 59802
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Grandview Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Place

150 Grandview WayMissoula, MT 59803
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Calistoga Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Calistoga Apartments

4632-4720 Calistoga LnMissoula, MT 59808
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Creekside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

1405 E Broadway StMissoula, MT 59802
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Burlington Square 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burlington Square 55+

2420 Burlington AveMissoula, MT 59801
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Verde Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Condos

1010-1012 W Pine StMissoula, MT 59802
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Chapman Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapman Crossing

909 Byron StMissoula, MT 59802
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The Hogan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hogan

243 S 6th St WMissoula, MT 59801
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Alder Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alder Apartments

527 W Alder StMissoula, MT 59802
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Tyson Vance Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tyson Vance Apartments

3900 O'Leary StMissoula, MT 59808
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Missoula, MT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Missoula, MT

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Missoula, MT area range in price from $785 to $4,664 with an overall median price of $1,788. The three Missoula neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Missoula at $1,395, University District at $1,395, and Upper Rattlesnake at $1,395. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Missoula Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Missoula$1,395$78519
University District$1,395$78523
Upper Rattlesnake$1,395$78513
Lewis And Clark$1,481$7856
Westside$1,625$1,10029
Fairview and Pattee Canyon$1,851$78528
Grant Creek$1,928$1,075188

Cheapest Available Missoula Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Missoula, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at Tyson Vance Apartments in the Westside neighborhood priced from $1,050. McNett Flats in the Grant Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Missoula apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tyson Vance ApartmentsMStudio1BR,1BA$1,050
McNett FlatsM1bd1BR,1BA$1,100
312 MinnesotaP1bd1BR,1BA$1,125
Great Northern Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,165
Midtown ApartmentsM1bd1BR,1BA$1,175
Tollefson ApartmentsM1bd1BR,1BA$1,195
PorterM1bd1BR,1BA$1,195
McDonald AveM2bd2BR,1BA$1,260
Fort Grounds Apartment HomesM1bd1BR,1BA$1,275
CAM1042BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Missoula, MT

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Missoula area is the $1.18 price per square foot M2bd Model at Alpine Meadows 3005-3009 Tina Ave in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Missoula apartment is the M2bd Model at McDonald Ave starting at $1,260 with a $1.27 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Missoula apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alpine Meadows 3005-3009 Tina AveM2bd2BR,1BA$1.18
McDonald AveM2bd2BR,1BA$1.27
Mountain ShadowsM2bd2BR,1BA$1.51
ROAM Student LivingThe Seeley4BR,2BA$0.83
TOO8121BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.62
Montana CrestviewSAPPHIRE - 2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.63
CAM1042BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
Riverbend Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.57
Fort Grounds Apartment HomesM1bd1BR,1BA$1.61
McNett FlatsM1bd1BR,1BA$1.52

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Missoula Overview

"Situated along the scenic banks of the Clark Fork River, Missoula apartments offer residents a great deal of opportunity and natural beauty. The second largest-city in the great state of Montana, home to the college scene and affectionately referred to as the ""hub of five valleys'."

Why live in Missoula, MT?

A veritable nature lover's dream, Missoula has much to offer prospective residents. Abundant in public parks and recreation areas, Caras Park and its ilk are an amazing backdrop to family life in this bustling Montana city. Numerous marathons call the city home, making it a great place to live for active young adults, and the Ponderosa Pines that dot the nearby Rocky Mountains yield a spectacular color scheme to life in Missoula apartments.

Missoula, MT
Population: 74,428

Ranked #480

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Missoula Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Missoula?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Missoula is under $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Missoula?

The cheapest apartment in Missoula is Tyson Vance Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Missoula costs $1,788.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Missoula?

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 14 regular apartments in Missoula 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 Missoula?

Cheap apartments in Missoula have an average cost of $502 which is $1,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Missoula.

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