Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Montréal, QC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Montreal rent stands today

    Montreal, QC rent slipped 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $45 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market holds steady near its recent peak.

  • Montreal sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a slightly more accessible option for renters compared to the national market with 848 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Montreal run around $1,470/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,765/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,175/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,750/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. Apartments make up 89.5% of total rentals, reflecting the dominant inventory type.

Median rent

Median rent in Montreal

$1,850/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montreal is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$2.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montreal

848

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 2% 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 $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Montreal run $1,770 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,175.

Listings

Studio

$1,469

3%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,765

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,175

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,750

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,469

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,765

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

12%

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$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montreal, QC is 8% lower than the median rent in Beaconsfield, QC.

Discover rentals in Montréal, QC

Bannantyne - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Bannantyne

3901 Rue Bannantyne, Montréal, QC H4G 1C2

Studio

0 baths

$300–$780

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Le Fort - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Le Fort

2030 Rue Du Fort, Montréal, QC H3H 2C5

Studio–1 bed

1–2 baths

$604–$954

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3497 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est #3497 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Hochelaga apartment for rent in Montréal

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
591 Ash and 2024 Wellington - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Le Sud-Ouest apartment for rent in Montréal

591 Ash and 2024 Wellington

591 Av Ash, Montréal, QC H3K 2R5

Studio–5 beds

1 bath

$775–$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,850 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montreal?

Average rent prices in Montreal have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Montreal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montreal is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Montreal?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Montreal are Milton Parc ($1,500/mo), Haut Lachine ($1,595/mo), and Sainte Marie ($1,612/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montreal?

To comfortably afford rent in Montreal, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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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