Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Montréal, QC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Montreal rent stands today

    Montreal, QC rent rose 1.2% year over year to a current median of $1,872/month. Renters are paying $235 less per month than last year, with rents near the recent peak of $1,930/month in April 2026.

  • Montreal is about 1.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 870 total rentals available. This positions Montreal as a mid-tier metro offering reasonable options for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,465/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,750/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,140/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,750/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,322/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Montreal

$1,872/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montreal is $1,872 per month as of September 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $28 less per month.

$3.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montreal

870

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montreal rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Montréal, QC

Average rent prices in Montreal have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Montréal, QC

Rent prices in Montreal vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Montreal is $1,865, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Montreal run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,129.

Listings

Studio

$1,465

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$1,749

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,140

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,750

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,322

3%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,465

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,749

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,140

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,322

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Montréal, QC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Montreal, QC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Montreal and Beaconsfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Montreal

Median rent price$1,872
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,970
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montreal, QC is 5% lower than the median rent in Beaconsfield, QC.

Discover rentals in Montréal, QC

Le Fort - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

Le Fort

2030 Rue Du Fort, Montréal, QC H3H 2C5

Studio–1 bed

1–2 baths

$604–$954

3070 Avenue Barclay - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3501 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est #3501 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hochelaga apartment for rent in Montréal

5727-5729 Avenue Northmount - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.3

Very good

5727-5729 Avenue Northmount

5727 Av Northmount, Montréal, QC H3S 2H4

Studio

1 bath

$734

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Montréal, QC

Quick answers to common questions about the Montreal rental market.

How much is rent in Montreal?

The average rent in Montreal is $1,872 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montreal?

Average rent prices in Montreal have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Montreal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montreal is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $28 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Montreal?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Montreal are Milton Parc ($1,500/mo), Sainte Marie ($1,650/mo), and Norte Dame De Grace ($1,682/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montreal?

To comfortably afford rent in Montreal, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Montreal?

June offers the best rental deals in Montréal with the lowest rents of the year, while December sees peak pricing. The difference between these months is approximately 5%, so timing your search for summer can lead to meaningful savings.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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