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Apartments for Rent in Montréal, QC

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Updated: July 8, 2026

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Stroll through Old Montreal and surround yourself in history, stare up at the intricate blue starry ceiling of the Notre­Dame Basilica, and see how many churches you can spot as you explore the streets and eat your way through Montreal’s incredible cuisine.

Montreal is an island located in the St. Lawrence River in the Canadian province of Quebec. French is the primary language spoken, with roughly half of its population able to speak English as well. Named after Mount Royal, a hill close to Downtown and the Ville Marie borough, the city has also been called the “city of a hundred bell towers.” Montreal is made up of 19 boroughs, the most well known being Ville Marie, the original namesake of the city and its oldest section, established in 1642.

How much is the average rent in Montréal, QC for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Montréal's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,200 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhoods.

When is the best time to look for apartment in Montreal, QC?

June offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Montréal, with the lowest rents of the year. December sees the highest rents, creating approximately a 5% difference between peak and off-peak months, while March tends to be the most competitive month for renters.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Montreal, QC?

Père-Marquette and Gabriel-Sagard stand out for renters seeking vibrant social scenes with excellent transit scores and walkability. For environmentally conscious renters, these same neighborhoods plus Ahuntsic and Vieux-Rosemont offer sustainable features like rainwater harvesting systems and community solar projects.

What areas of Montreal, QC are best for budget-conscious renters?

Montréal-Nord offers the most affordable option with 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, 33% lower than the city median. Nouveau Bordeaux and Saint-Léonard provide 1-bedroom units around $1,350 per month, running 24% below the city median.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Montreal, QC?

Montréal offers excellent options for pet owners, with 68% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage reflects the city's renter-friendly approach to companion animals across its diverse apartment inventory.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Montreal, QC?

Utilities are rarely included in Montréal rental apartments, appearing in only 0.06% of total listings. This pattern remains consistent across unit sizes, with studios at 0.07%, 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms each at 0.06%, and 3-bedrooms at 0.02%.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

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