Montréal

Old Montreal is one of the oldest communities in North America.
The impressive Montreal City Hall was built around 1872.
An aerial view of the city scape with the Biosphere and the St. Lawrence River.

Montréal, QC Area Guide

Quebec’s historic French colonial city

Metropolitan Historic Scenic Walkable

Montréal began as a missionary settlement before becoming a fur-trading centre and is now one of Canada’s largest metropolitan cities. With deep French colonial roots, Montréal is the second-largest French-speaking city in the world. Cobblestone streets and architecture from the 16th century onward reflect the city’s layered history.

Montréal is a hub for creativity, festivals, art, and performance, especially in the Quartier des Spectacles, which features around 80 cultural venues and eight public spaces. Place des Arts hosts major performances and light displays.

Food is central to life here, with favourites like Le Vieux Vélo, L’Express, and Damas. Cycling is prominent thanks to Québec’s Route Verte network, which spans thousands of kilometres. Parc La Fontaine offers a beloved urban green space with lawns, pathways, and a central pond.

Explore the City

Old Montreal is one of the oldest communities in North America.

The impressive Montreal City Hall was built around 1872.

An aerial view of the city scape with the Biosphere and the St. Lawrence River.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Montréal, QC is $1,283 por un studio, $1,570 por un dormitorio, $2,075 por dos dormitorios, and $2,874 por tres dormitorios. Apartment rent in Montréal has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,570/month
452 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,569/month
399 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,773/month
305 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Montréal, QC

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Montréal, QC is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

81 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Excellent Transit

71 / 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Very Bikeable

82 / 100

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Montréal

Houses for Rent in Montréal

Search Nearby Rentals

Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.