Rent in Missoula, MT
Across Missoula's 8 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,351 a month, with figures from $1,159–$1,690. The highest typical rent is in 59812 ($1,690) and the lowest in 59804 ($1,159). 5 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Missoula County pay about 0.88% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,177 | $706–$3,500+ | 8 |
| 1 bed | $1,305 | $933–$1,433 | 8 |
| 2 beds | $1,351 | $1,159–$1,690 | 8 |
| 3 beds | $2,116 | $1,500–$2,340 | 8 |
| 4 beds | $2,825 | $2,145–$2,825 | 8 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Missoula ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Missoula, MT?
- About $1,351 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,159–$1,690. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Missoula, MT?
- About $1,305 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $933–$1,433. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Missoula, MT?
- About $2,116 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,500–$2,340. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Missoula, MT?
- About $1,177 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $706–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Missoula, MT?
- About $2,825 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $2,145–$2,825. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Missoula ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 59812 has the highest typical rent at $1,690 a month, and 59804 the lowest at $1,159.
- What is the property tax rate in Missoula, MT?
- Owner-occupied homes in Missoula County pay a typical 0.88% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Missoula rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).