
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Helena, MT from $800 (38 Rentals)
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1150 Forestvale Rd

1011 5th Ave, Unit Duplicate of Apt. B

303 1/2 N Warren St

400 S Fee St, Unit 1

The Place at Mountain View

1902 N Harris St

421 E 15th St

1424 E Lyndale Ave
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Queens Ann Patio Home Apartments

Twin Cedars

Elkhorn Flats

1430 E Lyndale Ave

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417 Dearborn Ave, Unit 417-1B

1323 Walnut St

1319 Walnut St

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5104 N Montana Ave

5104 N Montana Ave, Unit 2
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1108 Cannon St, Unit #3

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725 Holter St, Unit HelenaMansionDistrict

Shadow Mountain Apartments

Tower Hill

Twin Cedars

Element 79

316 N Oregon St

1711 Wilder Ave

1616 Cannon St
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3189 Queen Anns St

Remington Luxury Apartments

105 E King St

675 S Main St

1640 Sampson St

201 Hobson Ave

2324 Pine St

805 E Riggs St

3 Bennett St
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114 E Dudley St

611 N Main St
Helena, MT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Helena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Helena Studio Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Cheap Helena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $1,000 | $1,695 |
| Cheap Helena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,150 | $2,310 |
| Cheap Helena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $1,100 | $5,738 |
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Cheapest Available Helena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Helena, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at Queens Ann Patio Home Apartments priced from $1,399. Twin Cedars has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Helena apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Ann Patio Home Apartments | Single level w/ attached garage included | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Twin Cedars | Cascade | 3BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Summerville Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Helena Confluence Apartments | Type B | 2BR,2BA | $1,979 |
| Elkhorn Flats | Yellowstone | 2BR,1BA | $2,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helena, MT
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Helena area is the $1.93 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Summerville Flats in the starting from $2,310. The second greatest value Helena apartment is the Type B Model at Helena Confluence Apartments starting at $1,979 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville Flats | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Helena Confluence Apartments | Type B | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 1711 Euclid Ave, Unit 1711 Euclid Ave | 1711 Euclid Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Twin Cedars | Cascade | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 5104 N Montana Ave | 5104 N Montana Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Elkhorn Flats | Yellowstone | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 214 E Broadway St, Unit General Rental Application | 214 E Broadway St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 417 Dearborn Ave, Unit 417-1B | 417 Dearborn Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Helena Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Helena Apartment is $1,399 at Queens Ann Patio Home Apartments.
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 $1,599 at Queens Ann Patio Home Apartments.
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