Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 25, 2026

Average rent in
Helena, MT

Last updated on April 25, 2026

Last updated on April 25, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Helena, MT is $1,700. This is -13%, or $245, lower than the national average.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,700

increased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

66

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Helena, MT is $1,700. This is -13%, or $245, lower than the national average.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
39%
40%
15%
5%
$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 13% 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 $1,485. A 1-bedroom apartment in Helena, MT costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,495. Houses for rent in Helena, MT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,147.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,497

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,010

5%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,697

2%

4%

Studio

$745

60%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$745

Last 30 days

60%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,010

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,697

Last 30 days

2%

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.

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$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Helena, MT is 33% higher than the median rent in Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.

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Discover rentals in Helena, MT

1637 Aspen St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Helena

Camper spot #2

1637 Aspen St, Helena, MT 59601

1 bed

0.5 baths

$500

House for rent

Available Oct 6

24 South Ewing Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

24 South Ewing Street

24 S Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,297

Apartment for rent

RH Blackstone - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

RH Blackstone

206 W Lawrence St, Helena, MT 59601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

603 S. California St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

603 S. California St.

603 S California St, Helena, MT 59601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

1723 Hudson St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1723 Hudson St

1723 Hudson St, Helena, MT 59601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

1616 Cannon St #23 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Helena

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

House for rent

MidTown Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

15h ago

8.4

Very good

MidTown Apartments

815 N Davis St, Helena, MT 59601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

3181 Queen Annes St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Helena

3181 Queen Anns Street - 2

3181 Queen Annes St #2, Helena, MT 59602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 16