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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.6%
- Median rent: $903
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,312 (26.9% of all housing units)

#7. Helena

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.7%
- Median rent: $790
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,130 (32.6% of all housing units)

#6. Great Falls

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.1%
- Median rent: $910
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,199 (25.0% of all housing units)

#5. Kalispell

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.1%
- Median rent: $708
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,538 (30.2% of all housing units)

#4. Butte

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.3%
- Median rent: $1,212
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 17,464 (37.7% of all housing units)

#3. Bozeman

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.1%
- Median rent: $954
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,693 (30.2% of all housing units)

#2. Billings

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.3%
- Median rent: $972
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,675 (41.8% of all housing units)

This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Missoula