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Montana Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$1,251
2 Bedrooms
$1,454
3 Bedrooms
$1,925
YoY Trend
-12.7%
Days on Market
25d
Helena
59601
1BR$1,200
2BR$1,475
3BR$1,900
YoY
-1.6%
DOM
31.96d
Listings
152
Billings W
59102
1BR$1,302
2BR$1,433
3BR$1,950
YoY
-23.8%
DOM
17.39d
Listings
186
Montana Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Montana
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 40 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Montana security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
None
Per current statutes
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Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
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Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Montana law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No deposit cap
→No rent control
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Habitable conditions
→24-hr entry notice
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Montana before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
📄 Move-in checklist required
Rent Control Status
Montana rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Montana
Montana has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Montana Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Montana?+
The average eviction timeline in Montana is 40 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 3 days. Filing fee is $30–$100.
What is the security deposit limit in Montana?+
In Montana, the security deposit maximum is None. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Montana have rent control?+
No. Montana has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Montana?+
Landlords in Montana must provide at least 24 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
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