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"Gold and cows and chopping trees / these are the industries of Helena, Montana. They serve your eggs with butter and there were Peeps in the gutter / Oh, Helena, Montana. We played Frisbee at the capital / and looked at lots of belt buckles / Helena, Montana. Please check your guns at the door / fat guy in a candy store; Helena Montana." --Hank Green, "Helena Montana"
Folks from Montana love to tell outsiders that the place is too cold to live. The truth is that they love it and just want to keep other people away! The area of Helena Valley West Central is just six and a half miles from Helena, the capital of Montana. It boasts a small-town vibe, yet is close to everything the bigger city has to offer. Property values are on the rise, as is the population, but it still remains tiny, with a population of fewer than 8,000 people. See more
Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some Helena Valley West Central 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.