Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 9, 2026
Average rent in
Helena, MT
Average rent in
Last updated on September 9, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Helena rent stands today
Helena, MT rent rose 5.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. The $18 monthly difference from last year is negligible. The median rent is below the peak of $1,900/month reached in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Helena is 10.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 53 total rentals offering a small but diverse market for renters. This positions Helena as an accessible market for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Helena rent for $745 to $750/month, while 2-bedrooms are around $1,485/month and 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month. The spread reflects a range of options across bedroom sizes.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $2,100/month, compared to $1,450/month for apartments. Apartments make up 55.7% of total rentals, while houses account for 37.7%, showing distinct price tiers by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Helena
$1,695/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Helena is $1,695 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Helena
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 12% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Helena run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $745 |  5% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 8% | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $1,485 | 5% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | 2% | No Change |
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 | $1,450 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,575 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$745
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,485
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
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
$1,450
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
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
11%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Helena, MT is 26% higher than the median rent in Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT.
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3%Discover rentals in Helena, MT
5d+ ago
30 Colter Loop Dr, Helena, MT 59602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2114 Billings Ave, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1206 Walnut St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
N Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Helena
331 State St, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
Available Mar 4
2h ago
2845 2845 N. Sanders St. - Summerville Flats, Helena, MT 59601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,885–$2,200
Apartment for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Helena
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
21h ago
2328 Shorthorn Ave, Helena, MT 59602
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
21h ago
2328 Shorthorn Ave, Helena, MT 59602
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
24 S Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,197–$1,297
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2845 2845 N. Sanders St. - Summerville Flats, Helena, MT 59601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,885–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3710 Appellate Ave, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
2 baths
$2,089
Apartment for rent
21h ago
2328 Shorthorn Ave, Helena, MT 59602
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
24 S Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,197–$1,297
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Helena
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Condo for rent
Available Sep 4
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
510 Raven Run #3, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
2h ago
2114 Billings Ave, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Helena
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Condo for rent
Available Sep 4
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Helena
510 Raven Run #3, Helena, MT 59601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
800 Gibbon St, Helena, MT 59601
3 beds
1 bath
$1,695
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 $1,695 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Helena?
Average rent prices in Helena have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Helena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Helena is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 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?
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).