Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Average rent in
Helena, AL

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Helena, AL is $1,920. This is +1%, or $20, higher than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,920

increased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

22

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Helena, AL is $1,920. This is +1%, or $20, higher than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
86%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

Households

93%
7%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Helena, AL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Helena, AL have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 13% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Helena, AL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Helena, AL is $1,250. A 2-bedroom apartment in Helena, AL costs about $1,050 on average. Houses for rent in Helena, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,920.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$875

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,395

1%

18%

3 bedroom

$1,910

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,100

7%

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,910

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

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.

Compare rent prices in Helena, AL to other cities

Median rent prices in Helena, AL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alabaster, AL.

Helena

Median rent price$1,920
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Helena, AL is 13% higher than the median rent in Alabaster, AL.

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4451 Englewood Rd, Helena, AL 35080

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