What is the average apartment size in Helena City?

The average size for a Helena City, MT apartment is 859 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Helena City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Helena City is $1,679 per month, a 0.37% decrease from last year’s average of $1,685.

What is the average apartment size in Helena City?

The typical apartment in Helena City offers about 859 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Helena City, MT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Helena City?

The typical rent budget in Helena City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Helena City?

In Helena City, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Helena City is $1,679, a 0.37% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,685.

One-bedroom apartments provide 727 square feet for $1,568, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,699 offer 898 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,068 sq ft) for $1,880, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Helena City, MT

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,679	859 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,568	727 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,699	898 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,880	1,068 sq. ft.

Helena City, MT rent trends

Rental prices in Helena City, MT have decreased by 0.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,685 to $1,679.

What's the typical rent budget in Helena City, MT?

The largest share of rentals in Helena City, MT (51%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Helena City, MT?

7,149 or 46% of the households in Helena City, MT are renter-occupied while 8,322 or 54% are owner-occupied.

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How Helena City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Helena City	$1,679
Missoula	$2,236
Bozeman	$2,214
Kalispell	$1,510
Whitefish	$1,731
Billings	$1,493
Great Falls	$1,522
Helena	$1,679
Sidney	$1,063
Butte, MT	$829

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Helena City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.