Rent in East Helena, MT
A 2-bedroom in East Helena, MT (ZIP 59635) typically rents for about $1,269 a month, with a range of $1,018–$1,520. Owner-occupied homes in Lewis and Clark County pay about 0.79% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060 | $1,060–$1,151 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,010 | $789–$1,230 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,269 | $1,018–$1,520 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,834 | $1,578–$2,090 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,190 | $2,190–$2,392 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
East Helena ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in East Helena, MT?
- About $1,269 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,018–$1,520. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in East Helena, MT?
- About $1,010 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $789–$1,230. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in East Helena, MT?
- About $1,834 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,578–$2,090. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in East Helena, MT?
- About $1,060 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,060–$1,151. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in East Helena, MT?
- About $2,190 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,190–$2,392. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in East Helena, MT?
- Owner-occupied homes in Lewis and Clark County pay a typical 0.79% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these East Helena rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).