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316 N Oregon St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

316 N Oregon St

316 N Oregon StHelena, MT 59601
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337 Janet St

HelenaMT59601
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Element 79

301 W LawrenceHelena, MT 59601
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Helena, MT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Helena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Helena, MT is a 2 Beds unit found at The Place at Mountain View priced from $1,295. Remington Luxury Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Helena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Place at Mountain View2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,295
Remington Luxury ApartmentsLuxury One Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,475
Queens Ann Patio Home ApartmentsSingle level w/ attached garage included1BR,1BA$1,499
Helena Manor ApartmentsAM-92BR,1BA$1,563
Summerville Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helena, MT

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Helena area is the $2.13 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Summerville Flats in the starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Helena apartment is the 2 bed, 1 bath Model at The Place at Mountain View starting at $1,295 with a $1.37 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Helena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summerville Flats3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.13
The Place at Mountain View2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.37
Helena Manor Apartments903-43BR,1BA$2.21
Remington Luxury ApartmentsLuxury One Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.05
Queens Ann Patio Home ApartmentsSingle level w/ attached garage included1BR,1BA$2.12
800 Holter St, Unit 800.5800 Holter St1BR,1BA$1.82
504 Breckenridge St, Unit 504B504 Breckenridge St1BR,1BA$2.45

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Getting Around Helena, MT

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Helena Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Helena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Helena Apartment is $1,475 at Remington Luxury Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Helena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Helena is starting from $1,295 at The Place at Mountain View.

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