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227 W Montana St
Studio Apartments

227 W Montana St

227 W Montana StKalispell, MT 59901
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Union Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Union Place

2500 Great Northern AveMissoula, MT 59808
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Skyview Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyview Lofts

2105 3rd Ave EKalispell, MT 59901
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Plains, MT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plains Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plains, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at 101 1st Ave priced from $725. 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 Plains apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
101 1st Ave1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$725
McNett FlatsM1bd1BR,1BA$1,100
North Russell ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Great Northern Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Kiwanis Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Silver Leaf ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bayj3BR,2BA$1,300
Mountain View Apartments1 x 1 R1BR,1BA$1,425
The Vantage 2370 Clark Fork LnM1bd1BR,1BA$1,425
Riverbend Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,440
Ponderay LodgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plains, MT and Nearby

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plains area is the $1.78 price per square foot Liberty A Model at Liberty Estates in the starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Plains apartment is the The Flathead Model at ROAM Student Living starting at $845 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the University District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plains apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Liberty EstatesLiberty A3BR,2.5BA$1.78
ROAM Student LivingThe Flathead4BR,4BA$0.73
Silver Leaf ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bayj3BR,2BA$1.14
Ponderay LodgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.47
Homestead Village Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.68
166-218 Jewel Basin Court2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.65
Schralpenhaus ApartmentsNow Leasing! New Construction 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom ...2BR,2BA$1.84
Riverbend Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.62
McNett FlatsM1bd1BR,1BA$1.52
101 1st Ave1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$1.21

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plains Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plains Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plains Apartment is $725 at 101 1st Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plains is starting from $1,250 at McNett Flats.

What is the most affordable Plains Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plains Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Silver Leaf Apartments and starts from $1,300.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.