What is the rental vacancy rate in Helena, MT?
The rental vacancy rate in Helena, MT is 4.1% (±2.4 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.6% (±0.7 points).
817 (±277) homes, 4.9% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Helena, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.8% in 2015–2019 to 4.1% in 2020–2024 (−3.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 4.1% (±2.4 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.6% (±0.7 points)
- Vacant homes
- 817 (±277)
Vacancy in Helena against Lewis and Clark County, its state and the nation
| Helena | Lewis and Clark County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% (±2.4 points) | 3.3% (±1.9 points) | 5.3% (±0.6 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 817 (±277) | 2,867 (±351) | 69,560 (±1,895) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Helena, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Lewis and Clark County (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Helena
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | — | 4.1% (±2.4 points) | — |
| Helena West Side | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Helena Valley West Central | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Helena | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montana City | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±50.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 8.6 mi | 0.0% (±48.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Helena Valley Northwest | 9.3 mi | 0.0% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clancy | 10 mi | 0.0% (±28.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Lewis and Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena | 4.1% (±2.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | East Helena | 0.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Helena Valley Northeast | 0.0% (±48.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Helena Valley Northwest | 0.0% (±28.9 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Helena Valley Southeast | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Helena Valley West Central | 0.0% (±6.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Helena West Side | 0.0% (±18.8 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Helena
Is it hard to find a rental in Helena?
The rental vacancy rate in Helena, MT is 4.1% (±2.4 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Helena tighter than it was?
In Helena, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.8% in 2015–2019 to 4.1% in 2020–2024 (−3.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Helena?
An estimated 817 (±277) housing units, 4.9% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Helena city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Helena city, Montana
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