
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Helena, MT from $800 (23 Rentals)
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214 E Broadway St, Unit General Rental Application, Unit General Rental Application

Twin Cedars

21 N Last Chance Gulch

816 5th Ave, Unit West, Unit West

The Place at Mountain View

2400 Columbia Ave, Unit 2
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1424 E Lyndale Ave

2744 Overlook Blvd

506 Waukesha Ave

180 Dayspring Loop

7935 Avocet Dr

1723 Hudson St

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Tower Hill

Twin Cedars

Element 79

316 N Oregon St

1616 Cannon St

201 Hobson Ave
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675 S Main St

228 13th Ave S
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 | $3,207 | $3,207 | $3,207 |
| Cheap Helena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $1,000 | $1,885 |
| Cheap Helena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $1,200 | $6,315 |
| Cheap Helena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $1,400 | $6,189 |
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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 Twin Cedars priced from $1,125. Element 79 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Helena apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Cedars | Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Element 79 | Platinum (Vintage) | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Queens Ann Patio Home Apartments | Single level w/ attached garage included | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Summerville Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,885 |
| Elkhorn Flats | Yellowstone | 2BR,1BA | $2,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helena, MT
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Helena area is the $1.03 price per square foot 510 E King St Model at 510 E King St, Unit 510 B in the starting from $1,500. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510 E King St, Unit 510 B | 510 E King St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Summerville Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Elkhorn Flats | Yellowstone | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 214 E Broadway St, Unit General Rental Application | 214 E Broadway St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Element 79 | Platinum (Vintage) | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Twin Cedars | Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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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 $1,125 at Twin Cedars.
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 $1,200 at Twin Cedars.
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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