salaryRent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Most homes (85%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,920 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Montana cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Montana. It is number 11 of 27 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Helena Valley Southeast?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Helena Valley Southeast
| Size | Helena Valley Southeast | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,002 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,171 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Helena Valley Southeast overall?
Everyday prices in Montana overall are 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Helena Valley Southeast, so the Montana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Helena Valley Southeast
Life in Helena Valley Southeast
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Helena Valley Southeast?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,127 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $331,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Helena Valley Southeast, MT?
Renting in Helena Valley Southeast costs a median of about $1,173 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Montana median is $1,260.
How much do I need to make to live in Helena Valley Southeast?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,920 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Helena Valley Southeast cheap or expensive?
Helena Valley Southeast is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $79,890. It ranks 11th cheapest of 27 Montana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Helena Valley Southeast?
The median homeowner in Helena Valley Southeast pays $2,380 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Helena Valley Southeast more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Montana are 5% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Helena Valley Southeast?
The median home value in Helena Valley Southeast is $331,500, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
9,108 people live in Helena Valley Southeast. Numbers are typical (middle) values.