Apartments for Rent in Helena, MT

Prices and availability in Helena, MT were last updated on 16 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Helena, MT are: Elkhorn Flats, Twin Cedars, Element 79, Broadwater Village and East Park Villas.

The average rent in Helena, MT is $1,572.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Helena, MT is between $1,400 and $1,530.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Helena, MT is between $1,400 and $2,085.

In Helena 47% of the housing is rented out compared to 53% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 8% of Helena's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 72% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 19% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Helena are about 43 years old, on average. Of these, 33% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 8% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Helena are around 8% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 35% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 39% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.