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Helena, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Helena Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Helena, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Cove Apartments priced from $625. Parkway Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Helena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Cove Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$625
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$640
Mitchell Park PlazaS1 - Standard StudioStudio,1BA$650
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$695
Unicorn ApartmentsLarge Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helena, MO and Nearby

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Helena area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Model at Staley Crossing in the in the Barry Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,348. The second greatest value Helena apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at North Oak Crossing Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Barry Harbor 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.
Staley Crossing3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath3BR,3.5BA$1.24
North Oak Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
Riverfront2Bd, 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Stonleigh2BR/1.5BA Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Broadway LoftsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Williamsburg Plaza ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.87
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom Remodeled2BR,1BA$0.99
Woodland TraceOne Bed One Bath-Small1BR,1BA$1.14
Forest Cove Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$0.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Helena, MO

Ranked #22

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Helena

What type of rentals are currently available in Helena?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Helena, MO with pricing that ranges from $625 to $3,572. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Helena ranging from $560 to $3,250.

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 $560 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,526.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Helena?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Helena range from $825 to $3,572, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $1,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $925.

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