Last updated on June 19, 2026

Average rent in
Montréal, QC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Montreal rent stands today

    Montreal, QC rent rose 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,920/month. Renters today are paying $91 more per month on average than last year, with rent nearly at the recent peak from April 2026.

  • Montreal sits 1.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with 1,102 total rentals available for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Montreal rent for about $1,495/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,297/month, with larger units reaching $3,500/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median rent of $3,625/month compared to $1,910/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Vieux Montreal rents rose 34.2% year over year to $2,415/month, contrasting with Parc Extension where rents fell 40.0% to $1,500/month. This divergence shows localized shifts within a citywide market that increased 6.7%.

Median rent

Median rent in Montreal

$1,920/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montreal is $1,920 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $30 less per month.

$3.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montreal

1,102

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montreal rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 7% 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 $1,910, whereas a house costs $3,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Montreal run $1,807 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,297

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,893

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,500

21%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,297

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,893

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

21%

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$1,920
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,827
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Montréal, QC

The Tadoussac Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Montréal

The Tadoussac Apartments

65 Rue Sherbrooke E, Montréal, QC H2X 1C4

1 bed

1 bath

$680

Apartment for rent

The Saguenay Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Montréal

The Saguenay Apartments

135 Rue Sherbrooke E, Montréal, QC H2X 1C6

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Le Fort - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.8

Very good

Le Fort

2030 Rue Du Fort, Montréal, QC H3H 2C5

Studio–1 bed

1–2 baths

$725–$1,195

Apartment for rent

Terrasses Embassy Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Milton-Parc apartment for rent in Montréal

Terrasses Embassy Apartments

3440 Rue Durocher, Montréal, QC H2X 2E2

1 bed

1 bath

$740

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,920 per month as of June 13, 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 7% since last year.

How does Montreal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montreal is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $30 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Montreal?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Montreal are Milton Parc ($1,527/mo), Norte Dame De Grace ($1,610/mo), and Parc La Fontaine ($1,745/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montreal?

To comfortably afford rent in Montreal, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

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.

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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