Rent by ZIP · Lewis and Clark County
Rent in Helena, MT 59602
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,040 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,464 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,420 | $1,410 | +0.7% | $1,278–1,562 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,630 | $1,630 | 0% | $1,467–1,793 | $861 ±$692 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,040 | $2,040 | 0% | $1,836–2,244 | $1,249 ±$327 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,820 | $2,790 | +1.1% | $2,538–3,102 | $1,614 ±$157 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,950 | $3,090 | -4.5% | $2,655–3,245 | $1,476 ±$230 |
Small Area FMRs for the Lewis and Clark County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 59602
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59601 | Helena | $1,650 | $1,118 |
| 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.