Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
East Helena, MT

Median rent

Median rent in East Helena

$2,095/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Helena is $2,095 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $195 more per month.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Helena

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Helena rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in East Helena, MT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in East Helena, MT

Average rent prices in East Helena have increased by 50% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in East Helena run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$800

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$1,600

50%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,095

14%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,599

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

50%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,599

Last year

4%

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$2,095
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Helena, MT is 75% higher than the median rent in Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.

Discover rentals in East Helena, MT

Tulip Street 3838 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Tulip Street 3838

3838 Tulip St, East Helena, MT 59635

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1205 E Clark St #1 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Helena

1205 E Clark St #1, East Helena, MT 59635

3 beds

2 baths

$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2573 Laramie St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in East Helena

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4183 Boundary St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Helena

3 beds

2 baths

$2,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $2,095 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Helena?

Average rent prices in East Helena have increased by 50% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does East Helena rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Helena is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $195 more 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 $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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