4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Helena, MT
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Helena, Montana as of July 2026. That's +43% higher than the citywide median of $1,663 and +6% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $1,933 |
| 2 | Laurel | $2,090 |
| 3 | Butte | $2,190 |
| 4 | Billings | $2,248 |
| 5 | Helena (this page) | $2,370 |
| 6 | Kalispell | $2,650 |
| 7 | Livingston | $2,670 |
| 8 | Missoula | $2,738 |
| 9 | Whitefish | $3,190 |
| 10 | Bozeman | $3,260 |
| 11 | Belgrade | $3,280 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgrade | $3,280 |
| 2 | Bozeman | $3,260 |
| 3 | Whitefish | $3,190 |
| 4 | Missoula | $2,738 |
| 5 | Livingston | $2,670 |
| 6 | Kalispell | $2,650 |
| 7 | Helena (this page) | $2,370 |
| 8 | Billings | $2,248 |
| 9 | Butte | $2,190 |
| 10 | Laurel | $2,090 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $1,933 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Helena.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Helena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte, MT | 39.1 mi | $2,190 | $-180 (-8%) |
| Belgrade, MT | 83 mi | $3,280 | +$910 (+38%) |
| Great Falls, MT | 90.6 mi | $1,933 | $-437 (-18%) |
| Bozeman, MT | 100.2 mi | $3,260 | +$890 (+38%) |
| Missoula, MT | 126.5 mi | $2,738 | +$368 (+16%) |
| Livingston, MT | 131.3 mi | $2,670 | +$300 (+13%) |
| Kalispell, MT | 191 mi | $2,650 | +$280 (+12%) |
| Whitefish, MT | 206.5 mi | $3,190 | +$820 (+35%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Helena — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Helena?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Helena, Montana is $2,370 per month. This is +43% higher than the citywide median of $1,663.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Helena?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $94,800 ($7,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Helena expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Helena's 4+ bedroom median of $2,370 is +6% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 43th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Helena rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 11 cities in Montana with 4+ bedroom data, Helena ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Helena?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Butte ($2,190), Great Falls ($1,933).