Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Helena, MT
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Helena rent stands today
Helena, MT rent rose 6.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,575/month. Renters today are paying $105 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.9% month-over-month decline in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Helena sits 18.4% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Helena rent for about $745/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,294/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,475/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,500/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Helena
$1,575/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Helena is $1,575 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $370 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Helena
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Helena rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Helena, MT
Average rent prices in Helena have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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, MT
Rent prices in Helena vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Helena is $1,497, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Helena run $1,293 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $745 |  48% | 36% | |
1 bedroom | $1,294 | 6% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,475 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 12% | 12% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Helena, MT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,497 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,530 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$745
Last 30 days
48%
Last year
36%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,294
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
12%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Helena, MT.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,530
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in Helena, MT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Helena and Anaconda Deer Lodge County by all bedroom counts and property types.
Helena
19%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Helena, MT is 31% higher than the median rent in Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,200
12%$2,600
261%$2,100
2%$1,300
9%$2,350
50%$1,347
33%$1,305
5%$1,437
5%$1,650
12%$1,522
3%$1,395
23%$1,495
9%Discover rentals in Helena, MT
5d+ ago
House for rent in Helena
1637 Aspen St, Helena, MT 59601
1 bed
0.5 baths
$500
House for rent
Available Jul 14
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
3193 Queen Annes St #3, Helena, MT 59602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
2d ago
1431 Aspen St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
109 Reed Ave #4, Helena, MT 59602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
4d ago
645 N Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,198–$2,310
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Helena
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
4d ago
2342 Shorthorn Ave, Helena, MT 59602
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
22h ago
2845 2845 N. Sanders St. - Summerville Flats, Helena, MT 59601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,885–$2,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
24 S Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,547
Apartment for rent
2h ago
House for rent in Helena
1818 Euclid Ave #NA, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
22h ago
2845 2845 N. Sanders St. - Summerville Flats, Helena, MT 59601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,885–$2,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2147 Gold Ave, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
24 S Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,547
Apartment for rent
4d ago
320 N Warren St, Helena, MT 59601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
815 N Davis St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
1011 5th Ave #B, Helena, MT 59601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
24 S Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,547
Apartment for rent
1d ago
407 Madison Ave, Helena, MT 59601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
109 Reed Ave #4, Helena, MT 59602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
3193 Queen Annes St #3, Helena, MT 59602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
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Frequently asked questions for Helena, MT
Quick answers to common questions about the Helena rental market.
How much is rent in Helena?
The average rent in Helena is $1,575 per month as of July 25, 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 7% since last year.
How does Helena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Helena is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $370 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 $63,000/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 $1,230/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,520/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).