This apartment-hunting season is set to be more difficult than ever — and not just because of the pandemic. Unlike in other Canadian cities, apartments in Montreal have seen average rents soar, according to a recent report by Rentals.ca.
That might be why the core of the Montreal area is losing so many people to the outer suburbs.
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Then there's the fact that many Montreal neighbourhoods are undergoing a rapid transformation thanks to new development.
To help give you a sense of where the rental market stands, we've listed below six apartments currently for rent for around $1,000 per month.
This list is meant to serve as an example — a snapshot of apartments for rent right now across the city.
These listings will likely disappear once landlords find suitable tenants.
Semi-Basement 4.5 in Longue-Pointe
Rentals.caRent: $1,000/month
Address: 5743, rue de Cadillac
Description: This basement two-bedroom apartment seems to be well-lit despite being partially underground. It also appears to have been recently renovated with modern finishes in the kitchen and bathroom.
It's close to parc Louis-Riel and the listing indicates that there are grocery stores and restaurants nearby.
Spacious 3.5 In Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Rentals.caRent: $975/month
Address: 5650, chemin de la Côte-Saint-Luc
Description: Though it only has one bedroom, this apartment in NDG looks like it has some pretty sizeable rooms, featuring large windows and archways. There's also a balcony.
Pets are allowed in the building, too.
Studio in the Shaughnessy Village
Rentals.caPrice: $960/month
Address: 1226, rue du Fort
Description: This loft studio in the heart of the Shaughnessy Village, near Concordia and the many restaurants of rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, comes with electricity and wifi included.
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Sleek 3.5 in Pointe-Saint-Charles
Rentals.caRent: $1,000/month
Address: 2080, rue Wellington
Description: This renovated, compact basement apartment in the Sud-Ouest comes with all new appliances. Plus, there's a place to hook up a washer and dryer, according to the listing.
It's about a 15-minute walk to either Charlevoix or LaSalle stations on the green line.
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Contemporary 3.5 in Rosemont
Rentals.caRent: $950/month
Address: 3940 rue Bélanger
Description: This spacious apartment in Rosemont (right on the border with Saint-Michel) has all contemporary finishes and a private balcony.
It also looks like the sun streams right in.
Charming Renovated 3.5 in Lachine
Rentals.caRent: $1,000/month
Address: 137, avenue Hillcrest
Description: This apartment in Lachine features sparkling modern finishes but still maintains some charming details like the baseboards and moulding around the doors.
There's a private balcony and shared backyard.
The closest commuter train station is Montréal-Ouest.