Apartments for Rent in Montana

Montana

Many people travel to Montana to enjoy the natural beauty and cool weather, and then end up looking for Montana apartments to rent because they just don't want to leave. The state called "Big Sky Country" is one of the most beautiful rural locations in the United States. Although it is the fourth largest state by area, it has just under a million residents.

The economy of Montana is heavily agricultural, with cattle ranching, sheep and pig farming being two of the largest industries in the state. Also important are a variety of grains, including wheat, oats and rye and sugar beets. The state's rich soil (a result of glacial run-off millennia ago) and many rivers contribute to its success as an agricultural powerhouse. Lumber is also important, with the state again offering great diversity of hardwoods and softwoods.

Mining is also key to the state's economy. No other state has so many mines offering such diversity of ores. There are gold, silver copper and coal mines across the state. During the gold rush years, Montana was one of the most popular destinations for fortune seekers.

Outdoor Attractions

Montana has some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. The Rocky Mountains in the west give way to vast expanses of plains in the east, with rolling hills and numerous large lakes in between. Not surprisingly, hunting and fishing are very popular hear, but enjoying the mountains is the most popular activity for tourists, who enjoy mountain climbing and camping across the state.

In fact, two of the country's most famous parks are located here. Yellowstone National Park is home to diverse wildlife and breathtaking mountain vistas. Glacier National Park has over sixty enormous glaciers and a reflective lake that captures the stark beauty of the colder climates like nowhere else in the country. The Nez Perce National Historic Park draws more visitors interested in Native American history every year.

There is a great deal of history in Illinois as well, including the Cherokee Trail of Tears, Lewis and Clark Historic Trail and the home of President Abraham Lincoln, all of which are surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests.

Colleges and Universities

There are three campuses of the Montana University system and four campuses of the University of Montana, all of them located near large towns or small cities. With no city over 850,000 in population in the state, each campus has a close-knit, small town feel. There are also seven land-grant tribal colleges in Montana that have high Native American Indian enrollment, including Little Big Horn College, Stone Child College and Salish Kootenai College.

Real Estate and Housing

The cost of apartments is Montana is just slightly above the national average, a result of the scarcity of apartments that gives rise to competition. Since there are no big cities, there aren't abundant apartment rental opportunities. Keep in mind, however, that the cost of living is average to a bit lower than average across the state. Add in the cost of heating fuel – which is abundant and cheap in Montana – and you'll find that Montana apartments are actually quite reasonable.

The best apartments in Montana (and the best selection) are generally found in Helena, Billings, Butte and Bozeman. All of these are medium sized cities with plenty to offer. And every one of them offers apartments with spectacular views. Montana apartment rentals offer residents some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.