Rent by ZIP · Lewis and Clark County
Rent in Helena, MT 59601
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,650 (+0.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,046 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | $1,130 | +1.8% | $1,035–1,265 | $709 ±$65 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,320 | $1,310 | +0.8% | $1,188–1,452 | $888 ±$67 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,640 | +0.6% | $1,485–1,815 | $1,118 ±$74 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,280 | $2,240 | +1.8% | $2,052–2,508 | $1,567 ±$174 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,390 | $2,490 | -4% | $2,151–2,629 | $1,324 ±$322 |
Small Area FMRs for the Lewis and Clark County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Lewis and Clark County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,653.
What renters pay in 59601
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59602 | Helena | $2,040 | $1,249 |
| 59631 | Basin | $1,350 | – |
| 59632 | Boulder | $1,320 | $672 |
| 59633 | Canyon Creek | $1,480 | – |
| 59634 | Clancy | $1,610 | – |
| 59635 | East Helena | $1,520 | $1,018 |
Fair Market Rents across Lewis and Clark County, MT · All MT counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.