Cheap Apartments for Rent in Missoula, MT from $300 (15 Rentals)

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The Equinox
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Equinox

1515 Liberty LnMissoula, MT 59808
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Montana Crestview
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montana Crestview

4200 ExpresswayMissoula, 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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Wolf Glen Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wolf Glen Apartments

1825 Wyoming StMissoula, MT 59801
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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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Alder Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alder Apartments

527 W Alder StMissoula, MT 59802
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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 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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McNett Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McNett Flats

2750 George Elmer DrMissoula, MT 59808
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Missoula, MT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Missoula, MT

Pricing Updated: 06/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Missoula, MT area range in price from $810 to $8,089 with an overall median price of $2,194. The three Missoula neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are University District at $810, Downtown Missoula at $810, and Upper Rattlesnake at $810. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Missoula Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
University District$1,825$81022
Downtown Missoula$2,060$81021
Upper Rattlesnake$2,060$81015
Westside$2,065$1,09931
Lewis And Clark$2,295$81014
Grant Creek$2,525$1,09552
Fairview and Pattee Canyon$2,533$81070

Cheapest Available Missoula Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Missoula, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at Tollefson Apartments in the Westside neighborhood priced from $1,025. Porter in the Grant Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Missoula apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tollefson ApartmentsM1bd1BR,1BA$1,025
PorterM1bd1BR,1BA$1,095
Union Place2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,099
McNett FlatsM1bd1BR,1BA$1,100
Tyson Vance ApartmentsM2bd2BR,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Missoula, MT

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Missoula area is the $1.24 price per square foot M2bd Model at McDonald Ave in the starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Missoula apartment is the M2bd Model at Midtown Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the University District neighborhood. 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.
McDonald AveM2bd2BR,1BA$1.24
Midtown ApartmentsM2bd2BR,1BA$1.23
Mountain ShadowsM2bd2BR,1BA$1.45
Tyson Vance ApartmentsM2bd2BR,1BA$1.27
Union Place2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Jenny Place ApartmentsM2bd2BR,1BA$1.46
Chapman CrossingM2bd2BR,1BA$1.52
Fort Grounds Apartment HomesM1bd1BR,1BA$1.51
McNett FlatsM1bd1BR,1BA$1.52
Tollefson ApartmentsM1bd1BR,1BA$1.55

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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.

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Getting Around Missoula, MT

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Missoula?

The cheapest apartment in Missoula is Tollefson Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Missoula costs $2,194.

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 24 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 $510 which is $1,684 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Missoula.

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