Helena is the capital of the State of Montana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 25,780, but with the surrounding area the population reaches 67,636. It is the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. The local daily newspaper is the Independent Record, and there is a free weekly newspaper, the Queen City News. The Helena Brewers minor league baseball team call the city home. The city is served by Helena Regional Airport. Helena apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Helena apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.