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Rental Market Trends in Helena, MT

What is the average rent in Helena, MT?

$1,559/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Helena, MT is $1,559 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Helena rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Helena, you can expect to pay about $1,451 per month for a studio, $1,559 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,802 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,974 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,451/month
611 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,559/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,802/month
934 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,974/month
1,109 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,685/month
577 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,893/month
1,634 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,452/month
870 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,828/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Helena, MT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $14 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Helena, MT
Last Updated October 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Helena, MT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
67% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Helena?

Based on current rent prices, Stone Meadows is the most affordable neighborhood in Helena.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stone Meadows
$1,536/month
713 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Helena?

Based on current rent prices, Stone Meadows is the most expensive neighborhood in Helena.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stone Meadows
$1,536/month
713 Sq Ft

Which Helena neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Helena with the most apartments available is Stone Meadows .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stone Meadows
$1,536/month
713 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Helena, MT?

Because the average rent in Helena is $1,559, you’ll want to make about $5,196 per month or $62,352 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Helena, MT

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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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