Average Rent in Helena, AL and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Helena, AL

Average rent prices in Helena have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,407, whereas a house costs $1,927. 1-bedroom apartments in Helena run $1,407 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.


Studio	$1,500	-	-
1 bedroom	$950	No Change	-
2 bedroom	$1,695	9%	58%
3 bedroom	$1,850	2%	No Change
4 bedroom	$2,145	2%	8%


Apartments	$1,407	40%	No Change
Condos	$1,325	9%	-
Houses	$1,927	4%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

Last year

58%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,145

Last 30 days

Last year

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$1,925

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,802

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Helena, AL is 7% higher than the median rent in Alabaster, AL.

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Discover rentals in Helena, AL

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Helena

165 Rocky Ridge Dr, Helena, AL 35080

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,495

House for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Helena

7932 Wynwood Ln

7932 Wynwood Ln, Helena, AL 35080

3 beds

2 baths

$1,620

House for rent

4d ago

Verified

334 Saint Charles Way, Helena, AL 35080

3 beds

2 baths

$1,915

$1,675

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 31

4d ago

Verified

303 Coalmont Rd, Helena, AL 35080

4 beds

3 baths

$2,000

$1,865

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 19

5d+ ago

House for rent in Helena

RENTAL, 2 Story, HELENA, AL

113 Loyola Cir, Helena, AL 35080

5 beds

3 baths

$2,795

House for rent

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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 $1,925 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Helena?

Average rent prices in Helena have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $25 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 $77,000/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).