Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
East Helena, MT

Median rent

Median rent in East Helena

$1,795/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Helena is $1,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Helena

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Helena rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in East Helena, MT

Average rent prices in East Helena have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in East Helena, MT

Rent prices in East Helena vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Helena is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in East Helena run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$2,122

40%

-

1 bedroom

$1,300

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,595

27%

70%

3 bedroom

$2,200

39%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,695

12%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,122

Last 30 days

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

70%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Helena, MT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in East Helena, MT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in East Helena and Anaconda Deer Lodge County by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Helena

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,125
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Helena, MT is 60% higher than the median rent in Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.

Discover rentals in East Helena, MT

105 E King St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Helena

2 Bdrm apartment, 1 bathroom

105 E King St, East Helena, MT 59635

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

902 East Main St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

902 East Main St.

902 E Main St, East Helena, MT 59635

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

285 S Helena Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in East Helena

285 S Helena Ave, Unit A

285 S Helena Ave #A, East Helena, MT 59635

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Condo for rent

Available May 1

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Frequently asked questions for East Helena, MT

Quick answers to common questions about the East Helena rental market.

How much is rent in East Helena?

The average rent in East Helena is $1,795 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Helena?

Average rent prices in East Helena have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does East Helena rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Helena is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Helena?

To comfortably afford rent in East Helena, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in East Helena?

East Helena offers pet-friendly options for renters with furry companions. About 33% of listings in this Montana community welcome pets with friendly policies, providing a reasonable selection for pet owners searching for rental housing.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in East Helena