Here's How Much Renting A 1-Bedroom Costs In Montreal vs. Other Major Canadian Cities

You may find yourself cursing the cost of rent in Montreal, but how does it stack up against other major Canadian cities? A new rent report by Zumper has an answer — and it ranks Montreal as 14th most expensive when renting a one-bedroom home.

According to Zumper, an online rental platform, the median cost of renting a one-bedroom home in Montreal is $1,380 per month.

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That's $750 less than Vancouver, which took the top spot at $2,130 per month and $420 less than Toronto, which was second most expensive at $1,800 per month.

It's also $540 more than the rent in St. John's, Newfoundland, which was the lowest on the list at $840 per month.

Places that are more expensive than Montreal when it comes to renting a one-bedroom include Halifax, Ottawa, Hamilton and Barrie.

The least expensive rents on the list besides St. John's are found in Edmonton, Regina and Quebec City where the median price of a one-bedroom is $900 per month.

This means Montrealers pay $480 more per month for one-bedrooms than folks living in Quebec's provincial capital.

So, are you packing your bags yet? Or are you perfectly content right here in Montreal?