Average Rent in Lewis and Clark County, MT↑ Rents rising 51.0% YoY🔺 5th priciest in MT

Lewis and Clark County, MT has rental prices ranging from $1,094/month to $2,397/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,259/month — 10% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $74,543/year, spending $1,259/month on a 1-bedroom represents 20% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Lewis and Clark County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,596/month, Lewis and Clark County ranks #5 most expensive of the 57 cities tracked in Montana — pricier than 94% of all US cities in our data.

The Lewis and Clark County Rental Market

The Lewis and Clark County, MT area has a population of about 72,580 and 30% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Lewis and Clark County, MT have risen by $539/month (51.0%) over the past year, from $1,057 to $1,596. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Lewis and Clark County, MT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $50,360. The local median household income of $74,543 exceeds that threshold by $24,183, making Lewis and Clark County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Lewis and Clark County, MT has an unemployment rate of 2.6%, 1.3 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Lewis and Clark County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are West ($406,980 median home value), Euclid Ave North ($411,802 median home value), Central ($418,590 median home value). Rental prices typically follow home value patterns, with premium neighborhoods commanding higher rents than outer areas. Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

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