Travel nurse housing in Montana
54 furnished rentals listed by hosts for travelers across 18 cities, median $1,825 a month.
- Active listings
- 54
- Median asking rent
- $1,825 a month
- Price range
- $600 to $50,000
- Pet friendly
- 33%
- Cities
- 18
Rent against fair market rent, by city
| City | Listings | Median asking rent | Range | HUD fair market rent, 1BR | Median against fair market rent | Openings |
|---|
| Polson | 22 | $1,850 | $1,100 – $50,000 | $1,080 | $770 over | 1 |
| Billings | 7 | $2,100 | $1,000 – $4,375 | $1,070 | $1,030 over | 7 |
| Bozeman | 3 | $2,500 | $2,300 – $2,800 | $1,535 | $965 over | 2 |
| Helena | 3 | $700 | $600 – $1,600 | $1,415 | $715 under | 4 |
| Big Arm | 2 | $2,700 | $2,200 – $3,200 | — | — | — |
| Butte | 2 | $1,550 | $1,500 – $1,600 | $1,080 | $470 over | 4 |
| Columbia Falls | 2 | $1,550 | $1,200 – $1,900 | — | — | — |
| Hamilton | 2 | $2,300 | $1,600 – $3,000 | $1,110 | $1,190 over | — |
| Missoula | 2 | $1,700 | $1,500 – $1,900 | $1,315 | $385 over | — |
Fair market rent is HUD's figure for a one-bedroom in that city, the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against. A city without a HUD figure shows no comparison.
What renting here costs
Median asking rent across the 54 listings is $1,825 a month, from $600 to $50,000. 5 of the 44 in a city with a HUD figure sit at or under their city's fair market rent for a one-bedroom.
| Asking rent | Listings |
|---|
| Under $1k | 2 |
| $1–1.5k | 12 |
| $1.5–2k | 22 |
| $2–2.5k | 5 |
| $2.5–3k | 6 |
| Over $3k | 7 |
Against the national average, Montana runs utilities 28% below and housing 15% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Montana, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 5% below |
| Housing | 15% below |
| Utilities | 28% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 1% below |
Montana taxes wage income.
Browse by city
- Housing in Polson — 22 listings, median $1,850 a month, $770 over fair market rent, 0 under it, 1 private room, 1 opening at 1 hospital
- Housing in Billings — 7 listings, median $2,100 a month, $1,030 over fair market rent, 2 under it, 3 private rooms, 7 openings at 2 hospitals
- Housing in Bozeman — 3 listings, median $2,500 a month, $965 over fair market rent, 0 under it, 2 openings at 1 hospital
- Housing in Helena — 3 listings, median $700 a month, $715 under fair market rent, 2 under it, 2 private rooms, 4 openings at 1 hospital
- Housing in Big Arm — 2 listings, median $2,700 a month
- Housing in Butte — 2 listings, median $1,550 a month, $470 over fair market rent, 0 under it, 4 openings at 1 hospital
- Housing in Columbia Falls — 2 listings, median $1,550 a month, 1 private room
- Housing in Hamilton — 2 listings, median $2,300 a month, $1,190 over fair market rent, 0 under it
- Housing in Missoula — 2 listings, median $1,700 a month, $385 over fair market rent, 0 under it
Renting here as a traveler
- 5 of 44 listings sit under their city's fair market rent
- Each listing is compared with HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom in its own city, the benchmark this page holds a stipend against; 10 listings are in a city without one.
- Helena asks the least against its benchmark
- Median $700 a month against fair market rent of $1,415, $715 under, across 3 listings.
- Polson carries 41% of the inventory
- 22 of 54 listings; Billings 7, Bozeman 3.
- Montana taxes wage income
- The taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally.
- 9 private rooms statewide
- Median $1,200 a month, against $1,850 for an entire place.
- 18 listings take pets
- 33% of the listings state pets allowed; most in Polson.
Common questions
- How much does travel nurse housing cost in Montana?
- 54 listings on CircleRN ask from $600 to $50,000 a month, median $1,825.
- Which Montana city has the best housing value?
- By asking rent against HUD fair market rent for its own city: Helena, median $700 against $1,415, $715 under, across 3 listings and 4 openings.
- Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in Montana?
- Yes. 9 of the 54 listings are private rooms with shared common areas, from $600 a month.
- How do booking and payment work on CircleRN?
- You message the host on CircleRN and make the arrangements with them directly, including payment. CircleRN does not hold or process rent. Never wire money before you have seen the place or spoken to the host; see the Trust & Safety page for the signs of a scam.
Housing in nearby states
- Housing in Idaho — 29 listings, median $1,500 a month, 8 of 21 under their city's fair market rent
- Housing in South Dakota — 10 listings, median $2,000 a month, 0 of 4 under their city's fair market rent
- Housing in North Dakota — 6 listings, median $1,150 a month, 2 of 6 under their city's fair market rent
- Housing in Wyoming — 5 listings, median $1,200 a month, 1 of 4 under their city's fair market rent
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