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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
So you say you’re looking for a new apartment in a state of vast spaces and warm faces? Great Falls was named for its proximity to several waterfalls on the Missouri River and is the third largest city in the state of Montana. Time for your expedition to the heart of Montana on the northern Great Plains to begin!
Known for a plethora of hydroelectric dams, Electric City is split into nine neighborhoods, or councils. As you can imagine for a city that is only 19.5 square miles there isn’t much distinction between neighborhoods. Many of the homes built in Great Falls area were actualized during the 1950s and before the 1930s.
You can nab a one or two bedroom apartment for around $400-600 or a three bedroom for around $800. If the apartment market is looking sluggish, go with a rental company or discover a smaller two bedroom house for under $1,000.
A concentration of apartment buildings can be found on the west side of the River up until 14th Street North. Moving west from 14th Street North until 57th Street South you will find a bounty of housing as well. The Benefis/College area (Montana State University and Benefis Bariatric Institute) will foster some housing, but mostly in the realm of student housing.
In Great Falls, the winters are long (6-9 months) and they’re cold. Make sure your new apartment has a fully functioning heater and it’d be wise to inquire what heating bills typically run in any given complex. Won’t hut to incorporate that added cost into your monthly budget.
Good luck finding your new apartment. If all else fails, ask your future neighbors. If there’s one thing the people of Great Falls are, it’s friendly. Welcome home! View Great Falls City Guide
Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some Great Falls apartments offer parking options, either outside in a common area or within a private garage.
Ask about the stipulations around the parking. Those may include how many guests are allowed and where tenants park.
Some apartments may only allow parking in front of your own unit. Guest parking may be in a common area for up to one person.
If parking is scarce, look around the area before you sign a lease. Ample street parking in a neighborhood championed for its safety is probably fine. However, it’s probably not worth signing a lease if it means battling for daily parking for you and your guests.
Research whether you need a city permit to park in the neighborhood. Look into the associated costs and what to do about visitors who need parking.
Some tenants prefer garage parking near their units. However, an open-air lot may prove cheaper.
Keep in mind that the cost of wear and tear from parking outside can add up. It may be less expensive, in the long run, to look for an apartment with garage parking.