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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1108 Cannon St, Unit #3

1108 Cannon St
HelenaMT59601
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Tower Hill
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tower Hill

24 S Ewing StHelena, MT 59601
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Twin Cedars
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Cedars

1415 Missoula AveHelena, MT 59601
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Element 79
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Element 79

301 W LawrenceHelena, MT 59601
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316 N Oregon St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

316 N Oregon St

316 N Oregon StHelena, MT 59601
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Helena, MT Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Queens Ann Patio Home ApartmentsSingle level w/ attached garage included1BR,1BA$1,399
Twin CedarsCascade3BR,1BA$1,400
Summerville Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
Helena Confluence ApartmentsType B2BR,2BA$1,979
Elkhorn FlatsYellowstone2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summerville Flats2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.93
Helena Confluence ApartmentsType B2BR,2BA$1.85
1711 Euclid Ave, Unit 1711 Euclid Ave1711 Euclid Ave2BR,2BA$1.58
Twin CedarsCascade3BR,1BA$1.42
5104 N Montana Ave5104 N Montana Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
Elkhorn FlatsYellowstone2BR,1BA$2.27
214 E Broadway St, Unit General Rental Application214 E Broadway St1BR,1BA$1.25
417 Dearborn Ave, Unit 417-1B417 Dearborn Ave1BR,1BA$2.23

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,399 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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