Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 11, 2026

Average rent in
Helena, MT

Last updated on March 11, 2026

Last updated on March 11, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Helena, MT is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,600

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

51

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Helena, MT is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
46%
39%
13%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

57%
43%
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, MT

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Helena, MT have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Helena, MT

The monthly rent for an apartment in Helena, MT is $1,425. A 1-bedroom apartment in Helena, MT costs about $1,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,475. Houses for rent in Helena, MT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,475

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,847

2%

15%

Studio

$975

35%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,847

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Helena, MT, 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, MT to other cities

Median rent prices in Helena, MT for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.

Helena

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Helena, MT is 23% higher than the median rent in Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.

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Discover rentals in Helena, MT

24 South Ewing Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

24 South Ewing Street

24 S Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,297

Apartment for rent

3187 Queen Annes St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Helena

3187 Queen Anns Street - 4

3187 Queen Annes St #4, Helena, MT 59602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 5

1321 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Helena

1321 Walnut St, Helena, MT 59601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 5

510 Raven Run #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Helena

510 Raven Run - Unit 3

510 Raven Run #3, Helena, MT 59601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 18

3113 Cooney Dr #4 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

22h ago

Apartment for rent in Helena

3113 Cooney Drive - 4

3113 Cooney Dr #4, Helena, MT 59602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 10

2888 Overlook Blvd #2888 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Helena

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 13

3702 Travertine Way - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

3702 Travertine Way

3702 Travertine Way, Helena, MT 59602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

2116 Meagher Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Helena

2116 Meagher Road - 1

2116 Meagher Rd #1, Helena, MT 59602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

Available Mar 1