Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Helena, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Helena

$1,965/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Helena is $1,965 per month as of July 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $20 more per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Helena

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Helena rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Helena, AL

Average rent prices in Helena have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,275, whereas a house costs $1,975. 2-bedroom apartments in Helena run $1,250 on average.

Listings

2 bedroom

$1,495

21%

37%

3 bedroom

$1,947

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,150

9%

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

37%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,947

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

9%

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$1,965
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Helena, AL is 9% 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

House for rent

632 Parkside Cir - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Helena

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,595

House for rent

1425 Timber Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Helena

House for rent

175 Cedar Bend Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

Available Sep 17

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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 $1,965 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Helena?

Average rent prices in Helena have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Helena rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Helena is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $20 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Helena?

To comfortably afford rent in Helena, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Helena average around $1,500/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,370/month.

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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