Need a storage unit in Montana City? Get in line

When it comes to the race for space in Montana, it isn’t just about where to live, but where to keep your stuff. And right now, that storage space is hard to find.

Tara Werner, who owns South Hills Storage in Montana City with her husband Ryan, said that since last September, only a few storage units have become available to rent each month, and they aren’t available for very long. “When the unit comes available it is usually rented that day.  We have a waiting list of tenants needing a unit.”

Werner has noticed an uptick in demand recently, which she attributes to the Montana housing market. “I am finding that locals are mostly looking for units to clear out their current homes so they can take advantage of the seller’s market.” In other words, people are putting their belongings in storage so they can sell their homes.