What Is the Best Luxury Apartment in Bozeman?

If you're looking for a nice place to live in Bozeman, you've probably noticed there are a lot of new luxury apartments popping up. But which one is actually the best? And what makes one apartment better than another?

Let's break it down and look at what Bozeman has to offer.

What Makes an Apartment "Luxury"?

Before we start comparing buildings, let's talk about what "luxury" really means. It's not just about fancy countertops (though those are nice!). A truly luxury apartment should have:

• Modern appliances and nice finishes
• Great amenities like a gym, parking, and common areas
• A good location close to things you care about
• Management that actually responds when you need help
• Well-maintained buildings and grounds

The fancy stuff is easy. Any building can install granite countertops. But the real luxury is in how you're treated and whether things actually work when you need them.

The Top Luxury Buildings in Bozeman

Let's look at the main players in Bozeman's luxury apartment scene:

Connect Property Management Buildings

Connect manages three luxury buildings in downtown Bozeman:

The Ives (311 N Willson Avenue) - 102 units
Right in the heart of downtown, The Ives is just a few blocks from Main Street. You can walk to restaurants, coffee shops, and pretty much everything downtown. It has a fitness center, co-working space, bike storage, and a courtyard with grills. Built in 2024, it's one of the newest buildings in town.

Black Olive (110 E Olive Street) - 48 units
This is the smallest of the luxury buildings, which makes it feel more like a community than a huge complex. It has a stylish lounge with a fireplace and climate-controlled parking (important in Montana winters!). It's also just steps from Main Street.

One11 Lofts (111 W Lamme Street) - 124 units
The biggest of the three, One11 has a 6,000 square foot courtyard with fire pits and grills, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and bike/ski storage. It's two blocks from Main Street and has that cool urban loft vibe.

Other Luxury Options in Bozeman

The Oxbow
Located on the southwest edge of central Bozeman, about a mile from Montana State University. The Oxbow has multiple buildings with a clubhouse, fitness center, and neighborhood park. It's newer and has nice amenities, but it's not in the downtown core.

Haymaker
Right off Main Street near MSU, Haymaker has modern finishes and a great fitness center. The location is solid for walkability, and they're pet-friendly with a dog run and wash station.

The Kestrel
In the Village Downtown neighborhood, The Kestrel has amazing mountain views and luxury features. It has firepits, grills, a pizza oven on the amenity deck, and EV charging stations. The views are probably the best of any building in Bozeman.

The Freestone
Another downtown option with mountain modern vibes and upscale style. They market themselves as "urban, untamed but refined."

19th & Graf
Brand new community between downtown and campus. They're currently offering 6-8 weeks free rent on some units, which tells you they're working hard to fill up.

So... Which One Is Best?

Here's the honest answer: it depends on what matters to you.

If you want the best location: The Ives, Black Olive, and One11 Lofts win. They're all within a couple blocks of Main Street, which means you can walk to everything. The Ives has a walk score of 95 out of 100 (that's basically perfect).

If you want the best views: The Kestrel probably takes this one. It's designed specifically to show off those Bridger Mountain views.

If you want the newest building: The Ives was just built in 2024, making it the newest luxury

option in downtown.

If you want a smaller community feel: Black Olive with only 48 units feels more personal than the bigger buildings.

If you want the most amenities: One11 Lofts has that huge 6,000 square foot courtyard and lots of options.

Why Choose a Building Managed by Connect?

Here's where things get interesting. You can have the nicest building in the world, but if the management is terrible, your life is going to be miserable. This is where Connect Property Management really stands out.

They Actually Respond

You know that feeling when you email a company and hear nothing for a week? That doesn't happen with Connect. People mention in their reviews over and over that Alicia, Clayton, Rachel, and the team actually get back to you quickly.

One resident said: "Loved renting through Connect, specifically having Alicia as a point person. Thorough, clear, available, and proactive in their communication."

They've Been Here Forever

Connect has been managing properties in Bozeman since 1979. That's over 45 years! They're not some national chain that showed up when Bozeman got popular. They know this community inside and out.

They Fix Things Fast

Maintenance is where a lot of property management companies fail. Something breaks, you report it, and then... nothing happens for weeks.

One long-time renter wrote: "I have been renting with Connect for years and they have always been a pleasure to work with. They are very communicative and work fast with any issues that have arisen."

They Use Modern Technology

Connect uses AppFolio, which is one of the best property management systems out there. This means you can:

• Pay rent online easily
• Submit maintenance requests with photos from your phone
• Track what's happening with your requests
• Access your lease and documents anytime

No mailing checks. No waiting around wondering if your maintenance request was received.

The Team Actually Cares

This might sound cheesy, but it matters. Lynn Williams, who lives at Black Olive, said this about Alicia from the Connect team: "She has patience, genuine concern and kindness, and her commitment to the residents here is over the top!"

When you're spending $2,000+ per month on rent, you deserve management that treats you like a person, not just account number 247.

They Manage Over 1,000 Properties

Size matters in property management. Because Connect manages so many properties (over 1,000 across Bozeman and Belgrade), they have:

• Better relationships with local vendors and contractors
• More experience handling every kind of situation
• Systems that actually work
• The ability to move quickly on problems

Small property management companies might be cheap, but they often can't handle problems efficiently. National chains are big but they don't know Bozeman. Connect is the sweet spot—big enough to be professional, small enough to care.

What About Other Buildings?

Look, the other luxury buildings in Bozeman aren't bad. The Oxbow, Haymaker, The Kestrel—they're all nice buildings with good features. But most of them are managed by different companies, and that's where the experience can vary widely.

Some questions to ask about any building:

• How quickly does management respond?
• What do current residents say in reviews?
• How long has the management company been around?
• Do they have 24/7 emergency support?
• Can you pay rent and submit maintenance requests online?

The Bottom Line

If we're being totally honest, there isn't one "best" luxury apartment in Bozeman for everyone. But here's what we can say:

For downtown location: The Ives, Black Olive, or One11 Lofts are your best bets. All three are steps from Main Street.

For peace of mind with management: Buildings managed by Connect Property Management have a clear track record. They've been doing this for 45+ years, they use modern technology, and their reviews consistently mention responsive communication and fast maintenance.

For someone moving to Bozeman: A Connect-managed building makes sense because you're not just renting an apartment—you're getting a team that knows the community and can help you figure out life in Bozeman.

One person who just moved into One11 summed it up perfectly: "Just moved in to one of the units at the One11 building and am loving it so far... The space and amenities are some of the best I've seen in Bozeman! For 'luxury downtown living', they can't be beat."

Ready to Find Your Place?

The best way to figure out which apartment is right for you is to actually tour them. Check out a few buildings, talk to the management teams, and see which one feels right.

If you want to see The Ives, Black Olive, or One11 Lofts, Connect Property Management can help you schedule tours of all three.

👉 Browse available apartments: www.connectbozeman.com
📞 Call to schedule tours: (406) 587-0344
📧 Email with questions: Connect@ConnectBozeman.com

Office Location:
670 S Ferguson Ave, Suite 3
Bozeman, MT 59718
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