Last updated on June 10, 2026

Average rent in
Helena, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Helena

$1,937/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Helena is $1,937 per month as of June 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $12 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Helena

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Helena rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,062, whereas a house costs $1,950. 2-bedroom apartments in Helena run $875 on average.

Listings

2 bedroom

$1,485

4%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,950

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,300

3%

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,485

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

34%

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$1,937
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Helena, AL is 14% higher than the median rent in Alabaster, AL.

Discover rentals in Helena, AL

208 Rolling Mill St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Helena

208 Rolling Mill St #6, Helena, AL 35080

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Condo for rent

Available Jun 26

208 Rolling Mill St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Helena

208 Rolling Mill St #8, Helena, AL 35080

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Condo for rent

Available Jun 26

302 Hillsboro Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Helena

House for rent

165 Rocky Ridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Helena

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 $1,937 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Helena?

Average rent prices in Helena have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Helena rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Helena is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $12 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Helena?

To comfortably afford rent in Helena, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Helena's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. One-bedroom apartments represent only 3% of available inventory, making them relatively scarce in the local market.

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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