2025 Year in Review: Self-Storage

Montana’s self-storage sector closed out 2025 in a period of recalibration rather than retreat. Occupancy levels normalized from post-COVID highs, rent growth moderated, and climate-controlled facilities continued to outperform across Montana markets. While fundamentals remained stable, elevated operating costs and tighter underwriting reshaped how owners and buyers approached the market.

In this short year-end recap, Claire Matten walks through how these shifts played out in 2025 and what they signal for 2026—covering occupancy trends, rent performance, transaction headwinds, and the growing role of seller financing. Watch the full video for a concise, market-specific breakdown of where self-storage stands today and what owners should be planning for next.

 

Claire Matten, CCIM/SIOR

Claire Matten, CCIM | SIOR, is a Partner and Commercial Real Estate Broker at SterlingCRE Advisors, with a proven track record that includes over $500 million in team transactions. Specializing in industrial development, commercial office spaces, and self-storage properties, Claire ensures every project is executed with precision.
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