Rent in Helena, MT
Across Helena's 8 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,650 a month, with figures from $1,118–$2,040. The highest typical rent is in 59626 ($1,650) and the lowest in 59601 ($1,384). 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 | $1,150 | $709–$1,420 | 8 |
| 1 bed | $1,320 | $888–$1,630 | 8 |
| 2 beds | $1,650 | $1,118–$2,040 | 8 |
| 3 beds | $2,280 | $1,567–$2,820 | 8 |
| 4 beds | $2,390 | $1,324–$2,950 | 8 |
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).
Helena ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Helena, MT?
- About $1,650 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,118–$2,040. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Helena, MT?
- About $1,320 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $888–$1,630. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Helena, MT?
- About $2,280 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,567–$2,820. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Helena, MT?
- About $1,150 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $709–$1,420. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Helena, MT?
- About $2,390 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,324–$2,950. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Helena ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 59626 has the highest typical rent at $1,650 a month, and 59601 the lowest at $1,384.
- What is the property tax rate in 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 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).