Cheap Homes for Rent in Helena, AL from $1,200 (21 Rentals)

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property at 777 2nd St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 26

777 2nd St

HelenaAL35080

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property at 422 Holland Lakes Dr N

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 26

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Helena, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Helena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Helena, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Glen Apartments in the Outer Bessemer Fairfield neighborhood priced from $800. Hills at Hoover Apartments in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Helena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$800
Hills at Hoover ApartmentsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$865
Latitude at RiverchaseAPOLLO CLASSIC1BR,1BA$885
The Landing on Emerald Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Ridge CrossingsA11BR,1BA$1,007

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helena, AL

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Helena area is the $0.92 price per square foot Rose-RENO Model at Park at Hoover in the in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Helena apartment is the The Ficus Model at Wood Gardens starting at $1,429 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Helena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park at HooverRose-RENO3BR,2BA$0.92
Wood GardensThe Ficus3BR,2BA$1.11
Wildwood Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.12
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1BR,1.5BA$1.12
The Avenues of South HooverThe Homewood2BR,1BA$0.94
Riverchase Landing Apartments1BR 1.5BA (1070 SF)1BR,1.5BA$1.11
The Abbey At RiverchaseThe Berkley2BR,1BA$1.20
Terrace 312 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Villa Glen Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.00
Latitude at RiverchaseAPOLLO CLASSIC1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Helena

What type of rentals are currently available in Helena?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Helena, AL with pricing that ranges from $660 to $3,656. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Helena ranging from $1,200 to $4,490.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Helena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Helena ranges from $1,200 to $4,490 with an average monthly rent of $2,276.

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