Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 9, 2026
Average rent in
Helena, MT
Average rent in
Last updated on June 9, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Helena rent stands today
Helena, MT rent rose 13.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $110 more per month on average than last year, extending a rebound from the recent trough in November 2025.
Compared to national trends
Helena sits 12.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 59 total rentals offering a small but varied market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Helena rent for $745/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,197/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,495/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,695/month across bedroom sizes.
Price ranges
Houses command a median rent of $2,195/month compared to apartments at $1,575/month, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type in Helena, MT.
Median rent
Median rent in Helena
$1,700/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Helena is $1,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Helena
59
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Helena rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Helena, MT
Average rent prices in Helena have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Helena run $1,196 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $745 | 86% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,197 | 2% |  10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 4% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,695 | 2% | 7% |
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 | $1,575 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,195 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$745
Last 30 days
86%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
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
$1,575
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
9%
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
13%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Helena, MT is 51% higher than the median rent in Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.
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4%$2,000
12%Discover rentals in Helena, MT
22h ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
815 N Davis St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
1711 Wilder Ave #1711, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
441 S Park Ave, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
1902 N Harris St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Helena
1043 Mortise Loop, Helena, MT 59602
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
Available Jul 10
3h ago
2845 2845 N. Sanders St. - Summerville Flats, Helena, MT 59601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,310
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Helena
521 Burnham Pl, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Jun 15
3d ago
3710 Appellate Ave, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
2 baths
$2,089
Apartment for rent
4d ago
24 S Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,297–$1,547
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2845 2845 N. Sanders St. - Summerville Flats, Helena, MT 59601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,310
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
2615 Westwood Loop #1, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 9
7h ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
1312 Phoenix Ave #A, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
1d ago
268 Andesite Ave, Helena, MT 59602
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7564 Roughsawn Dr, Helena, MT 59602
3 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
1011 5th Ave, Helena, MT 59601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
1711 Wilder Ave #1711, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
24 S Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,297–$1,547
Apartment for rent
16h ago
11 S Dakota St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
706 Darby St #A, Helena, MT 59601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
1824 Missoula Ave, Helena, MT 59601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,700 per month as of June 6, 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 14% since last year.
How does Helena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Helena is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $68,000/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 $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.
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).