Cheap Apartments for Rent in Missoula, MT from $300 (61 Rentals)

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property at 2414 Eaton St

$1,345 - $1,595

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1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Jun 17

2414 Eaton St

MissoulaMT59801
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The Equinox
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Equinox

1515 Liberty LnMissoula, MT 59808
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property at 527 Eddy Ave

$660 - $695

1 Bedroom Rentals

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527 Eddy Ave

MissoulaMT59801
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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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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
Senior Living
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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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Tyson Vance Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tyson Vance Apartments

3900 O'Leary StMissoula, MT 59808
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Tollefson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tollefson Apartments

2570 Clark Fork LnMissoula, MT 59808
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Summit View Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit View Square

1500 S 14th St WMissoula, MT 59801
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312 Minnesota
1 Bedroom Apartments

312 Minnesota

312 Minnesota AveMissoula, MT 59802

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McDonald Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McDonald Ave

2455 McDonald AveMissoula, MT 59801
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Porter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Porter

4710 ExpresswayMissoula, MT 59808

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Missoula, MT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Missoula, MT

Pricing Updated: 06/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Missoula, MT area range in price from $785 to $4,786 with an overall median price of $2,571. The three Missoula neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Missoula at $785, University District at $785, and Westside at $1,100. 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$2,237$78519
University District$2,237$78520
Westside$2,395$1,10021
Upper Rattlesnake$2,555$7856
Lewis And Clark$2,600$78513
Fairview and Pattee Canyon$2,959$78546
Grant Creek$3,016$1,100182

Cheapest Available Missoula Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Missoula, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at McNett Flats in the Grant Creek neighborhood priced from $995. Tollefson Apartments in the Westside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Missoula apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McNett FlatsMStudio1BR,1BA$995
Tollefson ApartmentsM1bd1BR,1BA$1,075
North Russell ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Great Northern Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,185
PorterM1bd1BR,1BA$1,185
Midtown ApartmentsM2bd2BR,1BA$1,195
Majestic Drive Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
McDonald AveM2bd2BR,1BA$1,260
Fort Grounds Apartment HomesM1bd1BR,1BA$1,275
Alpine Meadows 3005-3009 Tina AveM2bd2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Missoula, MT

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Missoula area is the $0.70 price per square foot The Flathead Model at ROAM Student Living in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $815. The second greatest value Missoula apartment is the M2bd Model at Alpine Meadows 3005-3009 Tina Ave starting at $1,295 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Westside 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.
ROAM Student LivingThe Flathead4BR,4BA$0.70
Alpine Meadows 3005-3009 Tina AveM2bd2BR,1BA$1.18
McDonald AveM2bd2BR,1BA$1.27
Midtown ApartmentsM2bd2BR,1BA$1.23
Mountain ShadowsM2bd2BR,1BA$1.54
Quinton ApartmentsM2bd2BR,1BA$1.50
Jenny Place ApartmentsM2bd2BR,1BA$1.68
Fort Grounds Apartment HomesM1bd1BR,1BA$1.61
Grove1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Tollefson ApartmentsM1bd1BR,1BA$1.63

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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 McNett Flats which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Missoula costs $2,571.

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 9 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 $484 which is $2,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Missoula.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.