Cheap Apartments for Rent in Helena, CA from $600 (6 Rentals)

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Helena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Helena Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Helena, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2172 West St priced from $1,000. 2045 Shasta St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Helena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2172 West St1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,000
2045 Shasta St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Market Center ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,752

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helena, CA and Nearby

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Helena area is the $2.08 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Market Center Apartments in the starting from $1,752. The second greatest value Helena apartment is the 1046 Continental St Model at 1046 Continental St, Unit 4 starting at $1,295 with a $1.85 price per square foot . 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.
Market Center ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.08
1046 Continental St, Unit 41046 Continental St1BR,1BA$1.85
2172 West St1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.67
2045 Shasta St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Helena Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Helena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Helena Apartment is $1,000 at 2172 West St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Helena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Helena is starting from $1,752 at Market Center Apartments.

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