
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Helen, WV from $400 (59 Rentals)
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Patriot East (FKA River East)

Washington Greene

Dylan Heights

New River Gardens I

Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau)

The Place at Slate Creek

Patriot River View (FKA One Morris)

Patriot at Belvedere (FKA Belvedere)

Patriot at Aracoma (FKA Aracoma)
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231 S Heber St

Chasewood Apartments

Southmoor Hills

Patriot Greenbrier (FKA Greenbrier Gardens)

1309 E Main St

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Pulaski Lofts

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The Grand at the Riverway

Fincastle Farms

The Railwalk Apartments

147 W Main St
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Heintz House

Charmco Lofts

Forest Hills at Belview

Josephs Crossing

119 US-60

Vista View Apartments

852 Mercer St

Eagle Valley

Towne Center Apartments

Hillside Apartments
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Pauli Heights

Gateway Apartments

Edwards Crossing I

Heritage House

Birchwood Apartment Homes

130 Elm St

304 N 3rd St

19534 Midland Trl

Crossroads Apartments

207 Burch St
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Piney Gardens

111 Ramsey St

Red Coat Manor Apartments

1302 Stadium Dr

104 N 8th St

890 S Park Rd

184 Wyndale Dr

82 Beagle Club Rd

Roberts Village Apartments

Ridgewood Senior (55+)
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Helen, WV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Helen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Studio Apartments | $1,410 | $830 | $2,000 |
| Helen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,092 | $475 | $3,350 |
| Helen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $470 | $4,150 |
| Helen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $400 | $3,500 |
| Helen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $360 | $2,919 |
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Cheapest Available Helen Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Helen, WV is a 1 Bed unit found at Patriot East (FKA River East) in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood priced from $595. Washington Greene in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Helen apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot East (FKA River East) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Washington Greene | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $620 |
| Dylan Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| The Place at Slate Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Patriot River View (FKA One Morris) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Patriot at Aracoma (FKA Aracoma) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Patriot at Belvedere (FKA Belvedere) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 231 S Heber St | APT 6 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Charmco Lofts | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $758 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helen, WV and Nearby
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Helen area is the $0.78 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Garden Apartment with 2 Car Ga... Model at Country Club Village Apartments in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Helen apartment is the THD4 Furnished Model at Union Blacksburg starting at $1,185 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Helen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Garden Apartment with 2 Car Ga... | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Union Blacksburg | THD4 Furnished | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
| Fincastle Farms | 3BD-2.5BTH | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.86 |
| Terrace View | 3Ax1.5 T2 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
| Fieldstone Family | Bluefield | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Washington Greene | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Josephs Crossing | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Charmco Lofts | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Patriot East (FKA River East) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Helen Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Helen Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Helen Apartment is $595 at Patriot East (FKA River East).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Helen Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Helen is starting from $470 at The Grand at the Riverway.
What is the most affordable Helen Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Helen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Josephs Crossing and starts from $939.
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