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Apartments under $1,500 for Rent in Missoula, MT

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  37. STUDIO
    $1,075+
    1 BED
    $1,150+
    2 BEDS
    $1,425+

    Montana Crestview

    4200 Expressway, Missoula, MT 59808
  41. 1 BED
    $1,195+
    2 BEDS
    $1,395+

    Porter Apts

    4710 Expressway, Missoula, MT 59808
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Living & Renting in Missoula

Missoula at a Glance

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$1,369
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Missoula, MT Apartments for Rent

Located where five mountain ranges meet in western Montana, Missoula stretches along the Clark Fork River near where it joins the Bitterroot and Blackfoot rivers. Originally founded as Hellgate Trading Post in 1860, the city has become Montana's second-largest community with more than 78,000 residents. If you're looking for apartments for rent in Missoula, you'll find everything from downtown lofts in converted historic buildings to contemporary apartments in the South Hills and welcoming neighborhoods around the University of Montana campus. With Mount Sentinel and Mount Jumbo defining the skyline, you'll enjoy 400 acres of parks and 22 miles of trails right in town.

Renting in Missoula means getting both outdoor adventures and cultural experiences without breaking the bank. Downtown buzzes with local shops, restaurants, and entertainment spots like the beautifully restored Wilma Theatre, while monthly First Friday art walks and festivals like River City Roots Festival keep things lively year-round. The University of Montana anchors the local job market alongside St. Patrick Hospital and Community Medical Center, helping keep the economy steady. Getting around western Montana is easy thanks to major highways, and you're perfectly positioned for quick trips to ski slopes and wilderness areas. Neighborhoods like Rose Park and the University District offer different rental experiences to match your budget – expect to pay around $1,034 for a studio up to $1,812 for a three-bedroom apartment.

Why Missoula?

  • Some of the world’s best skiing, snowboarding, boating, whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, and biking.
  • The University of Montana, a prestigious and top-rated school, is on a 200-acre campus at the base of Mount Sentinel.
  • Nearby Glacier National Park features 700 miles of hiking trails, backcountry camping, boating, and more.
  • Perfect for weekend adventures, Yellowstone National Park is the country’s first national park, established in 1872.
  • Area ghost towns include Garnet Ghost Town, the most intact town, and Coloma, Cable Mine, and Bannack.
  • Missoula’s Southgate Mall features over 100 stores, including major department stores and several boutiques.

Renting in Missoula

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Missoula

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Education

Public University
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Sentinel High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,378 Students
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Hellgate High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,304 Students
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Big Sky High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,148 Students
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Target Range 7-8

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
137 Students
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Washington Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
663 Students
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Meadow Hill Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
472 Students
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Hellgate Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
326 Students
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Porter Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
579 Students
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Hellgate El Intermediate

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
520 Students
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Hellgate Elementary Intermediate

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
517 Students

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