Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Helena, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Helena

$1,897/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Helena is $1,897 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Helena

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Helena rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Helena, AL

Average rent prices in Helena have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Helena, AL

Rent prices in Helena vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Helena is $1,162, whereas a house costs $1,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Helena run $785 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,475

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,042

No Change

38%

2 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,900

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,995

9%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,475

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,042

Last year

38%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Helena, AL, 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 Helena, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Helena and Alabaster by all bedroom counts and property types.

Helena

Median rent price$1,897

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Helena, AL is 8% higher than the median rent in Alabaster, AL.

Discover rentals in Helena, AL

165 Rocky Ridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Helena

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,495

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.
125 Cedar Bend Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,616

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
303 Coalmont Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

4 beds

3 baths

$1,671

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
1578 Cunningham Dr - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

House for rent in Helena

RENTAL, 1 Story, HELENA, AL

1578 Cunningham Dr, Helena, AL 35080

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Helena, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Helena rental market.

How much is rent in Helena?

The average rent in Helena is $1,897 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Helena?

Average rent prices in Helena have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Helena rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Helena is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Helena?

To comfortably afford rent in Helena, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Helena, with rents running about 16% lower than July, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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).

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