Fee Guide Big Sky

Welcome to Big Sky! We prioritize transparency about the fees you may encounter as a resident to help you choose a home that fits your budget. Below, you'll find a clear list of initial and monthly costs that are in addition to the base rent. Our goal is to make your living experience enjoyable and financially manageable. Please review these fees to understand your potential financial commitments fully.

Initial Costs

These fees are typically due at the time of move-in or as part of the initial leasing process
Application Fee Application Fee
$55/per applicant
Security Deposit Security Deposit
1 Month's Rent
(refundable)
Admin Fee Admin Fee
$200/per unit
(if fee applies it is non-refundable)*
Pet Deposit Pet Deposit
$0-$500/per pet and/or unit
(If pets are allowed, deposit is refundable)***

Monthly Fixed and Variable Costs

These are recurring fees that will be part of your regular payments each month. Some may be paid with rent while others could be paid directly to the utility provider or outside third party
Water Water
$40-$45 per unit
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Note: Some regular, required monthly charges such as utilities may be based upon actual usage and/or seasonal variable rates and will vary from month to month.

Optional Costs

These are optional fees you may choose to add to your lease.
Storage Fee Storage Fee
$20-40 Monthly cost, if extra storage is available

How to Budget Your Monthly Costs

To calculate your estimated monthly cost, simply:

  1. Add your Base Rent to the required fees listed above.
  2. Choose any Optional Costs that you may wish to add.
  3. The total will be your monthly fixed cost.

Note: Some charges vary and are not a fixed amount.

Online Payment Options

eCheck/ACH eCheck/ACH
$1.99 Per Transaction
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
3.25% - Per Transaction
+ Convenience Fee of $2.95 Per Transaction
Certified Payments Certified Payments
$3.99 Per Transaction
(Domuso Certified)
MoneyGram MoneyGram
$3.95 Per Transaction
(Up to $6,500)

Avoidable Fees

Late Fees Late Fees
$75
Lease Cancellation Fee Lease Cancellation Fee
1 months rent and pay until unit is re-rented