1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Helena, MT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Helena, Montana as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,663 and +10% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Helena
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Helena
Compare Helena's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $927 |
| 2 | Laurel | $1,040 |
| 3 | Butte | $1,080 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,125 |
| 5 | Kalispell | $1,200 |
| 6 | Helena (this page) | $1,250 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,340 |
| 8 | Missoula | $1,363 |
| 9 | Whitefish | $1,450 |
| 10 | Bozeman | $1,535 |
| 11 | Belgrade | $1,540 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgrade | $1,540 |
| 2 | Bozeman | $1,535 |
| 3 | Whitefish | $1,450 |
| 4 | Missoula | $1,363 |
| 5 | Livingston | $1,340 |
| 6 | Helena (this page) | $1,250 |
| 7 | Kalispell | $1,200 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,125 |
| 9 | Butte | $1,080 |
| 10 | Laurel | $1,040 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $927 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Helena.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Helena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte, MT | 39.1 mi | $1,080 | $-170 (-14%) |
| Belgrade, MT | 83 mi | $1,540 | +$290 (+23%) |
| Great Falls, MT | 90.6 mi | $927 | $-323 (-26%) |
| Bozeman, MT | 100.2 mi | $1,535 | +$285 (+23%) |
| Missoula, MT | 126.5 mi | $1,363 | +$113 (+9%) |
| Livingston, MT | 131.3 mi | $1,340 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Kalispell, MT | 191 mi | $1,200 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Whitefish, MT | 206.5 mi | $1,450 | +$200 (+16%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Helena — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Helena?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Helena, Montana is $1,250 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,663.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Helena?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,000 ($4,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Helena expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Helena's 1-bedroom median of $1,250 is +10% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Helena rank for 1-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with 1-bedroom data, Helena ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Helena?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Butte ($1,080), Great Falls ($927), Kalispell ($1,200).