Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Montréal, QC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Montreal rent stands today

    Montreal, QC rent rose 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Month-over-month rent edged down by 1.0%, while the current median remains just below the city's recent peak of $1,930/month in April 2026.

  • Montreal's median rent is 2.1% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 986 total rentals available across the city. This positions Montreal as a market with rents slightly below the national median.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Montreal rent for $1,478/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,765/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,245/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,876/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,200/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Montreal

$1,900/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montreal is $1,900 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $40 less per month.

$3.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montreal

986

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montreal rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Montréal, QC

Average rent prices in Montreal have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Montreal run $1,765 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,240.

Listings

Studio

$1,477

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,765

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,245

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,875

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,200

5%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,477

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,765

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

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$1,900
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montreal, QC is 4% higher than the median rent in Beaconsfield, QC.

Discover rentals in Montréal, QC

Le Fort - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Le Fort

2030 Rue Du Fort, Montréal, QC H3H 2C5

Studio–1 bed

1–2 baths

$604–$954

Apartment for rent

591 Ash and 2024 Wellington - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

591 Ash and 2024 Wellington

591 Av Ash, Montréal, QC H3K 2R5

Studio–5 beds

1 bath

$775–$1,200

Apartment for rent

1290 Avenue des Pins Ouest - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

Norgate - Ville Saint Laurent - 3.5 and 4.5 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Norgate - Ville Saint Laurent - 3.5 and 4.5

1200 Rue Décarie, Montréal, QC H4L 3N1

1–2 beds

1 bath

$855–$980

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 17

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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 $1,900 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montreal?

Average rent prices in Montreal have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $40 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Montreal?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Montreal are Parc Kent ($1,450/mo), Milton Parc ($1,495/mo), and Norte Dame De Grace ($1,640/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montreal?

To comfortably afford rent in Montreal, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Montréal average around $1,800/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,280/month.

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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