Apartments for Rent in Helena, MT

Prices and availability in Helena, MT were last updated on 30 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Helena, MT are: Elkhorn Flats, Twin Cedars, Element 79, Broadwater Village and 1450 Prospect Avenue.

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

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Helena, MT is between $1,385 and $2,100.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Helena, MT is between $1,385 and $2,100.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Helena, MT is between $1,513 and $1,523.

In Helena, 47% of the residents are renting compared to 53% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 8% of Helena's rentals, 72% are small-scale complexes with under 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.