
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Yellowstone County, MT from $400 (47 Rentals)
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The Place at Rimrock

629 St Johns Ave

1003 1/2 Cook Ave

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2418 Pine St, Unit #404

The Place at Lake Elmo

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711 Avenue B, Unit #2

825 Avenue C

1141 28th St
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213 S 28th St

634 Lewis Ave

Rockvue Lofts

201 S 26th St

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214 8th St W, Unit 214 1/2

320 S 31st St

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1223 Parkhill Dr, Unit 1B

Colton Heights

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1542 Governors Blvd, Unit #3
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Rosepark Plaza Apartments

220 N 24th St

3300 3rd Ave N

Acme Hotel Apartments

1117 17th St W

524 N 23rd St

Sage Tower Apartments

307 S 28th St

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Southern Lights Apartments

4 Lewis Ave

Fox Meadows

1521 10th St W

Ridgeview Apartments

Midway Apartments

435 Lordwith Dr

Pinehurst Apartments

810 Crist Dr
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1905 Burnstead Dr

Basking Ridge Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

Central Court Village

Sandstone Place

838 Avenue B

1201 Yellowstone Ave

3 7th St. West

1410 Lake Elmo Dr
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1433 Wyoming Ave

340 Bench
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 | $1,475 | $875 | $2,506 |
| Yellowstone County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $495 | $6,891 |
| Yellowstone County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $700 | $4,644 |
| Yellowstone County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $1,195 | $5,784 |
| Yellowstone County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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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 $595. The Place at Lake Elmo in the East Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. 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 | $595 |
| The Place at Lake Elmo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 1141 28th St | 1 Beds | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Place at Rimrock | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Rockvue Lofts | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| Colton Heights | 1 Bedroom - Large | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yellowstone County, MT
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Yellowstone County area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1041 N 23rd St Model at 1041 N 23rd St, Unit 1 in the in the North Side Billings neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Yellowstone County apartment is the 2 Bed/1.75 Bath Model at Brookshire Village Apartments starting at $1,445 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1041 N 23rd St, Unit 1 | 1041 N 23rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Brookshire Village Apartments | 2 Bed/1.75 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Rocky Meadows Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 1221 Yellowstone Ave, Unit #A | 1221 Yellowstone Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 2316 Alderson Ave, Unit #3 | 2316 Alderson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 534 Hurdle Cir, Unit 436 | 534 Hurdle Cir | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 1542 Governors Blvd, Unit #3 | 1542 Governors Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 635 Cook Ave, Unit 635 | 635 Cook Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Rockvue Lofts | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Place at Rimrock | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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 $950.
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 $595, while the average apartment in Yellowstone County costs $2,500.
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 $140 which is $2,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Yellowstone County.
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