When you want to rent a house in Montana and don't know where to start, perhaps these bargain, off the beaten path options can help. All of the rentals we've gathered here were available for about $100 per night, give or take.

Sure, a few of them are pretty rustic but isn't that the point of being in Montana? If you wanted every single creature comfort of home, staycation at home and save yourself the travel time. Finding an inexpensive short term rental in Montana has been a difficult task for a few years now, but these options just do the trick.

NOTE: For all of the rental properties that we listed below, we were able to do a simple search on Airbnb across the entire state of Montana. The only hard requirement was that they were available for a base price of $100 per night or less.

  • We DID NOT enter in any specific dates, of length of stay.
  • We DID NOT add in any cleaning fee or taxes that would accrue.
  • We DID hand select the properties listed here so that we could feature non 'room rentals' and keep the list charming, funky but still inexpensive.
  • You may find higher price/night quotes on these same properties depending on when you'd like to stay. These prices were base prices.

Cabin in Martin City, Montana near Glacier ($93/night) If you are looking for a cute place with a bunch of amenities that's SUPER close to Glacier National Park, this cabin checks the boxes. According to the official Airbnb listing: "Only nine miles from the main entrance, the cabin features beautiful mountain views as well as a king-size bed, clawfoot tub, indoor fireplace, and large covered porch. Outside there's a private fire pit, BBQ, and NEW HOT TUB."

Airbnb - Martin City
Airbnb - Martin City
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Guest House south of Livingston, Montana near YNP and Chico ($100/night) Dogs are allowed (for a fee) at this option near Livingston. As popular as the area has become, we thought this rental was a bargain. According to the official Airbnb listing: "Dexter Peak Cabin is located near the base of the mountains on a 25 acre parcel shared with our home but still private. Close to Livingston, Chico Hot Springs, Yellowstone River, waterfalls, hiking and fishing, and 35 minutes to Yellowstone Park."

Airbnb - Livingston Guest House
Airbnb - Livingston Guest House
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Home in Billings, Montana with fenced yard ($99/night) This is cute choice if you're NOT looking for 'rustic'. It's a house in a quiet neighborhood. Should your travels involve Billings, here's what this listing offers: "This cozy house has three bedrooms. Two spacious rooms on the main floor both with queen beds as well as a bonus room in the basement with a full bed. The bathroom has a nice bathtub with shower."

Airbnb - Billings House
Airbnb - Billings House
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Cozy Cabin in Red Lodge, Montana that's pet friendly ($79/night) It's very small but it's a heck of a bargain when you consider that Red Lodge is one of the prettiest and coolest towns in the entire state of Montana.

Airbnb - Red Lodge cabin
Airbnb - Red Lodge cabin
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Guest Suite Apartment on 26-acre horse property in Bozeman, Montana ($77/night) "A cute in-law apartment attached to our farmhouse on 26 beautiful acres of horse pasture overlooking the valley! We are located 10 miles from downtown Bozeman and 13 miles from the airport. We do have horses, dogs, cats and chickens on the property for you animal lovers."

Airbnb - In Law Suite Bozeman
Airbnb - In Law Suite Bozeman
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Tiny Home in Helena, Montana by a stream ($99/night)

Guest House in Augusta, Montana near Bob Marshall Wilderness ($75/night)

Airbnb - Augusta Bunk House
Airbnb - Augusta Bunk House
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Apartment in East Glacier, Montana ($50/night)

3 Bedroom Home in Sun River, Montana with a pond ($100/night) This is a lot of sleeping space for a reasonable price - in a really pretty location. Plus a pond and a pool table! "We are located 2 hours from glacier national park, and 25 minutes from the great falls airport. The sun river is a great spot for fishing."

Airbnb - Sun River
Airbnb - Sun River
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2 Bedroom Home in Forsyth, Montana ($88/night)

Tiny Home in Lambert, Montana ($70/night) Near the confluence of the Yellowstone and the Missouri rivers, the small town of Lambert, Montana is close to the North Dakota Border. "The "Cabins" though very small, are fully accessorized with full kitchen and bath/shower, modern construction. Western décor with Wifi, Dish TV, High speed Internet. Parking on Main Street immediately in front."

Airbnb - Lambert Montana
Airbnb - Lambert Montana
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