Montreal rent prices keep climbing and some neighbourhoods are seeing major spikes

Tenants looking to rent a new place in Montreal are facing another price increase this March. The average cost of a one-bedroom unfurnished apartment now stands at $1,769 per month, up 1.3% from last month and $151 higher than this time last year.

These figures come from Liv.rent's latest market report, which compiles rental data from its own listings as well as manually collected data from other popular rental sites. Liv.rent's March report analyzed a range of property types, excluding luxury rentals over $5,000 and shared accommodations.

Not all neighborhoods are seeing the same trend, though. Westmount had the largest increase, with unfurnished one-bedroom rents rising 11.5% to $2,044 per month, making it the most expensive area in the city. On the other hand, Ahuntsic-Cartierville saw the biggest drop, with rents falling 9.6% to $1,498 per month — the lowest in Montreal.

Meanwhile, Downtown, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce/Côte-des-Neiges, and The Plateau-Mont-Royal also saw prices increase, while Saint-Laurent was one of the few areas where rents declined.

Here's a complete look at what a pad in some of the city's most popular neighbourhoods will set you back each month.

Average Montreal rent prices for March 2025

Unfurnished one-bedroom units (most to least expensive)

• Westmount – $2,044
• Downtown Montreal – $1,959
• The Plateau-Mont-Royal – $1,923
• Verdun – $2,035
• Notre-Dame-de-Grâce/Côte-des-Neiges – $1,679
• Hochelaga-Maisonneuve – $1,585
• Villeray-Parc-Extension – $1,537
• Saint-Laurent – $1,658
• Ahuntsic-Cartierville – $1,498

Furnished one-bedroom units (most to least expensive)

• Downtown Montreal – $2,042
• The Plateau-Mont-Royal – $1,745
• Verdun – No data available
• Notre-Dame-de-Grâce/Côte-des-Neiges – $1,543
• Hochelaga-Maisonneuve – $1,574
• Villeray-Parc-Extension – $1,738
• Saint-Laurent – $1,822
• Ahuntsic-Cartierville – $1,588

What this means for renters

As rents continue to rise, Montreal has become the 12th most expensive city to rent in Canada. While it still trails behind cities like Toronto and Vancouver, affordability remains a growing concern for tenants. In response, the City of Montreal has launched a new campaign to help renters understand their rights when it comes to rent increases, lease terminations, and evictions.

Learn more about what Montreal tenants need to know about rent increases and lease protections here.

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