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Real Estate

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7 Montreal apartments for rent under $1,000 that are surprisingly decent

As Montreal rent costs continue to climb, finding a reasonably priced apartment in the city has become a serious challenge.

With a small uptick from last year, Zumper's latest Canadian Rent Report calculates that the average one-bedroom apartment in Montreal now sets tenants back a little over $1,700 per month. Meanwhile, two-bedroom units have a median price of $2,200, making Montreal the seventh-most expensive Canadian city to find an apartment in.

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Here's how much money you'll need to make to buy a home in Montreal in 2025

The Montreal housing market is poised for steady growth in 2025, with home prices expected to rise faster than the national average, a new report shows.

For anyone hoping to buy a home here, the real question is: How much income will you need to make it happen?

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This condo for sale in Montreal is a hidden oasis that'll transport you to the tropics

If you're looking for a home in Montreal that's a little less city and a whole lot more jungle, look no further! Tucked away in the heart of the Cité du Havre peninsula, this Montreal condo for sale is a lush oasis rising out of the city's grey urban landscape.

This unique condo building, Tropiques Nord, is home to a jaw-dropping 32,000-square-foot tropical atrium that's green and blooming all year long. Think palm trees, lush gardens, a lagoon-like pool and waterfalls – a tropical paradise right in the city!

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Here's how much you need to earn to afford a 4 1/2 in popular Montreal neighbourhoods

As the cost of living continues to rise, rent prices in Montreal are no exception. According to a new report, the average unfurnished 4 ½ (two-bedroom) property in the city currently costs $2,222 per month.

However, some Montreal neighbourhoods offer more affordable housing options than others. Thanks to real estate rental platform liv.rent's latest report, you can find out which areas suit you best based on how much you're willing to spend on rent.

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These are the average rent costs in 10 popular Montreal neighbourhoods right now

Ah, Montreal rent. Paying rent is a pain point for many of us, especially when it takes up such a huge chunk of our monthly budget. Finding an affordable apartment in a good neighbourhood—with perks like modern fixtures and free parking—feels like hitting the jackpot. But in Montreal, that's becoming tougher as rental prices just keep increasing.

While rental costs have dropped in cities like Toronto and Vancouver over the past three months, Montreal landlords apparently didn't get the memo.

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Here's how much you need to earn to afford a 3 1/2 in popular Montreal neighbourhoods

As rent prices keep climbing across Quebec, Montreal's housing market is definitely feeling the pinch. This month, the average cost of an unfurnished 3 ½-room apartment in the city hit $1,712 per month, according to a new report.

But depending on where you're looking, some neighbourhoods are still more budget-friendly than others. So, if you're curious about where your salary can take you in Montreal, you're in the right place.

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Everything we know about the $1.3M Montreal house that collapsed this week (PHOTOS)

A Montreal house partially collapsed earlier this week, peeling off the building's front wall and exposing the interior — including tenants' personal items, which became visible from the street.

While photos and videos of the unfortunate incident have been going viral on social media, many are being posted without context, leading to unanswered questions. We'll do our best to answer some of those questions for you here.

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Here's how much Montreal renters need to earn to afford a 3 1/2 in different neighbourhoods

Apartment prices have been climbing steadily in Quebec since the start of the year, and Montreal rent has been no exception. In July, the average monthly cost of rent for an unfurnished 3 ½ in the city reached $1,633 per month, according to a recent report from real estate rental platform liv.rent.

However, some Montreal neighbourhoods offer more affordable housing options than others. Thanks to liv.rent's report, you can find out which areas suit you best, allowing you to live comfortably based on the price of rent and your income.

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This carriage house for sale in Montreal is straight out of a 'Bridgerton' fairytale (PHOTOS)

There are a lot of reasons to watch TV's Bridgerton from the fairytale-like romances to the dramatic plotlines to the steamy sex scenes. But ultimately, the show provides viewers with a (highly fictionalized) window into aristocratic life in Regency-era England.

Luckily, the historical inaccuracy doesn't take away from the breathtaking period costumes and sets, which of course includes the real estate. You may not have thought about it this way before, but Bridgerton could be the go-to Netflix show for sneaking a peek at extraordinary properties... sorry, Selling Sunset.

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This Montreal house for sale is the city's most colourful — and controversial — property

You may have already heard about the century-old duplex near Marché Saint-Jacques that's been turning the heads of city officials and local passersby — for better and for worse.

Painted bright pink, green and blue with yellow doors and purple stairs, this striking home has become the subject of a heated debate between those who love it, despite it being a marketing stunt, and those who hate it, some even claiming it violates urban planning regulations.

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This Montreal home for sale features a sleek glass cube atop a 110-year-old duplex (PHOTOS)

Walking past this old house in the heart of Outremont, you might notice a glass cube peeking out from atop the roof. It's easy to miss, but a total showstopper for anyone who spots it — an unusual crowning detail for a residential property.

"What is that modern box doing sitting on top of that traditional, brick building?" you might wonder. Since the home is for sale, we can not only answer that question but also allow you to peek inside. And spoiler alert: the glass cube is not a swimming pool or a sunroom or a library, it's a whole damn penthouse spanning 1,600 square feet.

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15 things that are illegal for a Quebec landlord to do while you're renting an apartment

With July 1 quickly approaching, tens of thousands of Montrealers are prepping for the most chaotic day of the Quebecois year: Moving Day. This includes many people moving out on their own for the first time, as well as many experienced renters who may still not know their rights.

The rules around renting an apartment in Quebec also changed in February 2024, which means that some renters might be blindsided when their landlords no longer accept lease transfers. It’s also likely that scummy landlords may try to pull stunts that are no longer legal, banking on their tenant’s ignorance.

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