
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Yellowstone County, MT from $625 (56 Rentals)
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The Place at Rimrock

Rockvue Lofts

725 1/2-641 1/2 Broadwater Ave

1112 Sunnyside Ln

201 S 26th St

1141 28th St

3404 2nd Ave N

Total Monthly Price
608 Clark Ave, Unit 608.5

1807-1821 Canary Ave
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946 Poly Dr

The Place at Lake Elmo

Colton Heights Apartments

212 E 1st St

710 1/2 S 32nd St

309 S 33rd St

1444 Lynn Ave

418 Lola Ln

Inter Pointe

Hoop Dreams
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Harvest Granger Apartments

2622 Rimrock Rd

424 Howard Ave

524 Avenue E

120 Cedar Ave

1103 Sunnyside Ln

Rosepark Plaza Apartments

220 N 24th St

3300 3rd Ave N

Acme Hotel Apartments
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1117 17th St W

524 N 23rd St

Sage Tower Apartments

307 S 28th St

Okerman Apartments

Southern Lights Apartments

4 Lewis Ave

Fox Meadows

1521 10th St W

Ridgeview Apartments
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Midway Apartments

435 Lordwith Dr

Pinehurst Apartments

201 South 26th Street

1905 Burnstead Dr

810 Crist Dr

Basking Ridge Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

Laurel Ridge Apartments

Central Court Village
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Yellowstone County, MT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Yellowstone County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County Studio Apartments | $1,270 | $825 | $2,009 |
| Yellowstone County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $625 | $2,230 |
| Yellowstone County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $895 | $2,539 |
| Yellowstone County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $1,250 | $3,095 |
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Cheapest Available Yellowstone County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Yellowstone County, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at The Place at North 24th in the North Side Billings neighborhood priced from $725. Rockvue Lofts in the North Side Billings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Yellowstone County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Place at North 24th | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Rockvue Lofts | Small Studio | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| 1141 28th St | 1 Beds | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 201 South 26th Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| The Place at Lake Elmo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Place at Rimrock | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Hoop Dreams | Upstairs unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Jasmine Circle Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Western One | Upstairs unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yellowstone County, MT
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Yellowstone County area is the $1.59 price per square foot Unit E - Three Bedrooms Model at Shiloh Commons in the in the West Central Billings neighborhood starting from $2,290. The second greatest value Yellowstone County apartment is the B1 Model at Rocky Meadows Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the North Central Billings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Yellowstone County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Commons | Unit E - Three Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Rocky Meadows Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Inter Pointe | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Rimrock West Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Granite Peak | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | B | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Olympic Village Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 608 Clark Ave, Unit 608.5 | 608 Clark Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 1433 Wyoming Ave | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
| 1141 28th St | 2 Beds | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| The Place at Rimrock | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Yellowstone County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Yellowstone County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Yellowstone County is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Yellowstone County?
The cheapest apartment in Yellowstone County is The Place at North 24th which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Yellowstone County costs $1,464.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Yellowstone County?
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 1 regular apartments in Yellowstone County 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 Yellowstone County?
Cheap apartments in Yellowstone County have an average cost of $137 which is $1,327 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Yellowstone County.
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