
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Helena, MT from $800 (33 Rentals)
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214 E Broadway St, Unit General Rental Application

730 N Jackson St

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12 S Ewing St, Unit 3

1011 5th Ave, Unit Apt. B

933 12th Ave

710 N Jackson St

The Place at Mountain View
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Twin Cedars

2147 Gold Ave

1430 E Lyndale Ave

Queens Ann Patio Home Apartments

Elkhorn Flats

5104 N Montana Ave, Unit 2

29 12th Ave, Unit 1

Shadow Mountain Apartments
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Tower Hill

Twin Cedars

316 N Oregon St

1614 Stuart St

59 Dunbar Ave

1303 Mountain View St

1240 Laurel St

Remington Luxury Apartments
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1616 Cannon St

364 Price Rd

1835 Oregon Ave

500 N Walnut St

201 Hobson Ave

3 Bennett St

1002 Delaware Ave

2037 Whitman Ave
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2021 Johns Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Helena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Helena Studio Apartments | $1,663 | $1,037 | $2,289 |
| Cheap Helena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,417 | $1,000 | $1,885 |
| Cheap Helena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $1,295 | $2,300 |
| Cheap Helena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,400 | $5,479 |
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Cheapest Available Helena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Helena, MT is a 3 Beds unit found at Twin Cedars priced from $1,400. Queens Ann Patio Home Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Helena apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Cedars | Steel | 3BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Queens Ann Patio Home Apartments | Single level w/ attached garage included | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Elkhorn Flats | Yellowstone | 2BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Summerville Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,885 |
| Helena Confluence Apartments | Type B | 2BR,2BA | $1,979 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helena, MT
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Helena area is the $1.85 price per square foot Type B Model at Helena Confluence Apartments in the starting from $1,979. The second greatest value Helena apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Summerville Flats starting at $1,885 with a $1.97 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Confluence Apartments | Type B | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Summerville Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Elkhorn Flats | Bighorn | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
| 214 E Broadway St, Unit General Rental Application | 214 E Broadway St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 12 S Ewing St, Unit 3 | 12 S Ewing St | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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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 $1,475 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 $1,675 at Queens Ann Patio Home Apartments.
What is the most affordable Helena Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Helena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Twin Cedars and starts from $1,400.
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