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Rents in Helena are $18 below the Lewis and Clark County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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2816 Billings Ave, Helena, MT 59601
True Roots Property Management is a Helena company managing single-family homes, handling tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance and marketing for owners in Helena and surrounding communities.
In their words: “As a Helena-based property management company, we understand the local rental market, tenant expectations, and Montana landlord regulations.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick repairs, a responsive manager and a professional, easygoing working relationship.
1300 Aspen St b, Helena, MT 59601
Bigfoot Management Group is a Helena company managing rental homes in Helena, East Helena, Townsend and Boulder, handling marketing, leasing, rent collection, trust accounting, maintenance and evictions.
In their words: “We prioritize people—tenants, landlords, vendors, and neighbors—by creating lasting solutions and win-win outcomes.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention helpful, accommodating staff, clear communication and a quick, capable maintenance team.
Tangen Properties has managed residential and commercial properties in and around Helena since 2017, offering long-term and short/mid-term rentals, tenant screening, marketing and real estate investment help.
In their words: “We have managed properties in and around the Helena area since 2017 and we love helping others invest in real estate.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick responses, clear communication and kind, professional service.
32 S Ewing St #114, Helena, MT 59601
H-Town is a Helena property management company that manages rental properties and handles repairs and maintenance for owners and tenants in the Helena area.
Review summary: Tenants often mention prompt responses, quick repairs and friendly, helpful staff.
Prime Rentals has served Helena since 2019, managing multi-family apartment communities and single-family homes and handling leasing, tenant management and maintenance.
In their words: “We specialize in residential management for multi-family apartment communities and single family homes.”
Review summary: Tenants often mention quick responses to maintenance requests, friendly staff and reasonable pricing.
Serves the Helena area · no public office address, so no map pin
Capital City Property Management serves the Helena area as a property management company; its listing gives no further detail on the properties or services it handles.
Review summary: Reviewers mostly describe helpful, patient agents who guided them through buying and selling homes.
1060 Helena Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Evolving Property Services is a Helena company that owns its own investment properties and offers property management and leasing to other owners, investors and tenants.
In their words: “With a portfolio of investment properties under ownership, we bring hands-on expertise to every facet of property management.”
2494 Brook Trout Trail, Helena, MT 59601
Black Mountain Property Management Service has managed residential rentals in Helena since 2001, handling leasing, maintenance and tenant placement for owners in Helena, Clancy and surrounding areas.
In their words: “We manage and maintain each property as if it were our own”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention a responsive, thorough manager who arranges repairs quickly and keeps owners informed.
2687 Airport Rd, Helena, MT 59601
Real Property Management Headwaters is a Helena office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing rental homes in Helena, East Helena, Clancy and Townsend with tenant screening and leasing.
In their words: “Real Property Management Headwaters offices provide professional, trustworthy property management services, from tenant screening to leasing to maintenance to evictions.”
418 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601
REI Management is a Helena property management company that handles leasing and online rent payment for rental properties in the Helena area.
Review summary: Renters often mention easy showings, good communication and clean, maintained units.
3131 Dredge Dr, Helena, MT 59602
Mountainwest Management Services, with an office in Helena, manages homes, townhomes, apartments, HOAs and commercial properties in Helena as well as Pullman and Clarkston, WA and Lewiston, ID.
In their words: “We provide responsive communication, streamlined leasing, and reliable maintenance via vetted vendors.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention kind, responsive office staff and prompt help finding an apartment.
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Rents in Helena are $18 below the Lewis and Clark County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$46 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Helena's typical asking rent is $18 (1.1%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in April, May and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 3 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | $1,630 | +2.9% | 11 |
| Butte-Silver Bow | $1,443 | +5.4% | 3 |
| Belgrade | $2,134 | +3.3% | 6 |
| Great Falls | $1,433 | +4.1% | 10 |
| Bozeman | $2,199 | +4.4% | 28 |
| Livingston | $1,473 | 6 | |
| Missoula | $1,622 | +2.7% | 20 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Lewis and Clark County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 11 property management companies in Helena, Lewis and Clark County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Helena is $1,630 (September 2026); +2.9% over the past year. About 47.4% of homes in Helena are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.1% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 11 property management companies in Helena, MT: 10 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Helena was $1,630 a month in September 2026, +2.9% on a year earlier.
Over the 3 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in April, May and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. No company can pay for its position.
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