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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Helena, MT
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Helena rent stands today
Helena, MT rent rose 11.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $109 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Helena sits 7.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 76 total rentals offering a smaller but varied market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Helena rent for $745/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,650/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Helena
$1,750/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Helena is $1,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Helena
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 5% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,597, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Helena run $1,197 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $745 | 12% |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 8% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 5% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,649 | 7% | 4% |
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 | $1,597 | 3% | 7% | |
Condos | $1,696 | No Change | 13% | |
Houses | $2,100 | 7% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$745
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,649
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
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
$1,597
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,696
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
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
8%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Helena, MT is 46% higher than the median rent in Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.
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4%$1,550
9%Discover rentals in Helena, MT
5h ago
Condo for rent in Helena
223 Northgate Loop #A, Helena, MT 59602
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
440 N Park Ave #B, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,259
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
2h ago
30 Colter Loop Dr, Helena, MT 59602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
517 E Broadway St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
2845 2845 N. Sanders St. - Summerville Flats, Helena, MT 59601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Helena
331 State St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Mar 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Helena
314 E 13th St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
2342 Shorthorn Ave, Helena, MT 59602
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
24 S Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,397
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
940 Gibbon St #4, Helena, MT 59601
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
950 Gibbon St #3, Helena, MT 59601
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
12h ago
2845 2845 N. Sanders St. - Summerville Flats, Helena, MT 59601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Helena
3383 Crosswind Ct #2, Helena, MT 59601
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available May 17
7h ago
24 S Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,397
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
7530 Kingpost Loop, Helena, MT 59602
3 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Helena
541 Peosta Ave, Helena, MT 59601
4 beds
2 baths
$2,499
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 22
7h ago
24 S Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,397
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
30 Colter Loop Dr, Helena, MT 59602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
940 Gibbon St #4, Helena, MT 59601
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
950 Gibbon St #3, Helena, MT 59601
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
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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 $1,750 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Helena?
Average rent prices in Helena have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Helena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Helena is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Helena?
April offers the best rental deals in Helena, with rents running about 23% lower than October, 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).