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Rental Market Trends in Helena, MT

What is the average rent in Helena, MT?

$1,527/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Helena, MT is $1,527 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Helena rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Helena, you can expect to pay about $1,399 per month for a studio, $1,527 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,781 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,879 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,399/month
611 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,527/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,781/month
969 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,879/month
1,109 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,899/month
1,154 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,542/month
930 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,791/month
1,136 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 0.5%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Helena, MT
Last Updated January 2026
$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
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
56% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Helena is $1,527, you’ll want to make about $5,090 per month or $61,080 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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1930 Tiger Ave,
Helena, MT 59602

$1,675 - $1,975

1-2 Beds

Elkhorn Flats

Elkhorn Flats

410 Grizz Ave,
Helena, MT 59602

$1,450 - $1,995

1-2 Beds

Twin Cedars

Twin Cedars

2115 Missoula Ave,
Helena, MT 59601

$1,125 - $1,700

1-3 Beds

The Place at Mountain View

The Place at Mountain View

624 S California St,
Helena, MT 59601

$1,295 - $1,325

2 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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