Helena

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Helena, MT

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Regarded as the “Queen City of the Rockies,” Helena is Montana’s capital city, rich with history, activity, and stunning natural views. Helena’s past and present converge in Last Chance Gulch, where prospectors initially struck it rich in 1864. Last Chance Gulch now contains Helena’s downtown area, brimming with eclectic boutiques, delectable restaurants, local breweries, and cozy coffee shops.

Situated halfway between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park, Helena is teeming with opportunities for outdoor recreation. Hiking and biking options are especially plentiful in Helena, with over 75 miles of trails that begin in the downtown area. Helena is also known as Montana’s geocaching capital. Convenience to Interstate 15 makes getting around from Helena simple.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Helena, MT is $1,451 for a studio, $1,589 for one bedroom, $1,759 for two bedrooms, and $1,968 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Helena has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,589/month
702 Sq Ft
House
$3,244/month
980 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,845/month
1,155 Sq Ft
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Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Warren School

Public

Grades PK-5

304 Students

Jefferson School

Public

Grades PK-5

253 Students

Hawthorne School

Public

Grades PK-5

202 Students

Four Georgians School

Public

Grades PK-5

455 Students

Smith School

Public

Grades PK-5

290 Students

C R Anderson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,067 Students

Helena Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

691 Students

Capital High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,427 Students

Helena High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,087 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • ExplorationWorks
  • Helena National Forest
  • Spring Meadow Lake State Park

Airports

  • Helena Regional

Colleges

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.