2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Helena, MT
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Helena, Montana as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,663 and +5% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $1,217 |
| 2 | Laurel | $1,350 |
| 3 | Butte | $1,370 |
| 4 | Billings | $1,453 |
| 5 | Helena (this page) | $1,580 |
| 6 | Kalispell | $1,580 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,590 |
| 8 | Missoula | $1,630 |
| 9 | Whitefish | $1,900 |
| 10 | Bozeman | $1,970 |
| 11 | Belgrade | $1,980 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgrade | $1,980 |
| 2 | Bozeman | $1,970 |
| 3 | Whitefish | $1,900 |
| 4 | Missoula | $1,630 |
| 5 | Livingston | $1,590 |
| 6 | Kalispell | $1,580 |
| 7 | Helena (this page) | $1,580 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,453 |
| 9 | Butte | $1,370 |
| 10 | Laurel | $1,350 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $1,217 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Helena.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Helena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte, MT | 39.1 mi | $1,370 | $-210 (-13%) |
| Belgrade, MT | 83 mi | $1,980 | +$400 (+25%) |
| Great Falls, MT | 90.6 mi | $1,217 | $-363 (-23%) |
| Bozeman, MT | 100.2 mi | $1,970 | +$390 (+25%) |
| Missoula, MT | 126.5 mi | $1,630 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Livingston, MT | 131.3 mi | $1,590 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Kalispell, MT | 191 mi | $1,580 | — |
| Whitefish, MT | 206.5 mi | $1,900 | +$320 (+20%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Helena — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Helena?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Helena, Montana is $1,580 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,663.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Helena?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,200 ($5,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Helena expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Helena's 2-bedroom median of $1,580 is +5% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Helena rank for 2-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with 2-bedroom data, Helena ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Helena?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Butte ($1,370), Great Falls ($1,217).