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Montreal's Average Apartment Rent Has Skyrocketed & It Might Get Worse, A Report Shows

While the other major Canadian cities saw extraordinary fluctuations in the cost of rental properties after a chaotic year, Montreal's market remained hot.

Year-over-year rents are down 2.2% in the Montreal CMA, according to a report from Rentals.ca and Bullpen Research & Consulting. But looking more closely, this has not resulted in savings for apartment dwellers.

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6 Montreal Apartments Under $1,000/Month With Big Windows That'll Drench You In Sunlight

Quebecers only see a few months of nice weather each year. If you're apartment hunting in Montreal in June, chances are you want to soak up as much sunshine and greenery as you can. You can do this by choosing a place with big windows and plenty of natural light. 

Here are six Montreal apartments available for rent for $1,000 a month or less that will ensure you take full advantage of the beautiful summer weather.

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6 Surprisingly Nice Montreal Apartments For Rent Right Now For $950/Month Or Less

Let's face it, Montreal apartments for rent are far from cheap, especially if you're living on your own. But luckily, there are always a few rare gems that surprise us.

With July 1 on its way, we figured we'd show you guys some studios, plus one 3 1/2, still available for rent under $950 a month since so many people are likely scrambling to find a place right now.

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6 Montreal Apartments For Rent With Sweet Balconies Where You Can Soak Up The Summer Sun

It's beginning to feel a lot like summer in Montreal. And with moving day approaching, you may be hunting for apartments to rent at the same time. 

Since we all know that balconies are the best way to soak up the summer sun — and get some much-needed fresh air during the warmer months — we've rounded up apartments to rent in Montreal for $1,100 or less, all with sweet balconies.

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5 Montreal Apartments For Rent Under $1000/Month That Come With A/C (PHOTOS)

July 1 will be here before we know it, which means it's likely that many locals are looking for new apartments for rent in Montreal right now. And what's the most important thing to have in your home when summer hits? Air conditioning. 

This is why we put together a list of apartments on the rental market right now for $1000/month or less that come with A/C, to help locals prep for both moving day and the summer heat all at once.

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This Extra-Tiny 221-sq-ft Apartment In Montreal Is For Sale For $130,000 (PHOTOS)

In Montreal's red hot real estate market, perhaps a little space to call your own is all you need. And when I say little I mean REALLY little. Like this extra-tiny apartment for sale in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

Though this apartment is just 221.95 square feet, it has enough room for all the basic necessities and then some. 

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6 Bang-For-Your-Buck Apartments You Can Rent In Montreal For $1,000/Month Or Less

Moving day in Montreal is fast approaching and finding an apartment to rent in Montreal is no small feat. It can be difficult to find the perfect place for a monthly rent you can afford. 

We've rounded up six one-bedroom apartment options in Montreal that'll provide you with the most bang for your buck — all priced at $1,000 a month or less.

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Here's What You Can Actually Get Renting An Apartment For $500 Or $600/Month In Montreal

Premier François Legault's questionable thoughts on apartment rentals starting at $500 or $600 a month in Montreal inspired us to see what we could find for that price in the area.

We found some places for rent right in the city and some about an hour away, proving that you can indeed find an apartment for $500 or $600 a month in or around Montreal... if you're willing to scale down your idea of a dream apartment, that is.

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What $800, $900 & $1,000+ Apartments Look Like In Montreal Right Now

It's definitely no secret that looking for Montreal apartments for rent can be a tough task — especially if you don't know where to look.

Since July 1 is around the corner, MTL Blog is making your apartment search a little easier with a list of different spots for rent right now, separated by prices of $800, $900 and $1,000 a month, so you can get an idea of what you're looking at depending on your price range.

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Police Are Warning Of Scammers Advertising Fake Montreal Apartments For Rent

In a new set of advice published April 22, the SPVM warns apartment-hunting Montrealers of "fraudsters" who try to "scam [...] future tenants by posting ads for units that they do not own or that simply do not exist."

The SPVM says it has seen an "increase" in the number of scam events.

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11 Apartments For Rent Under $1,000/Month In 11 Different Montreal Boroughs

With the market more competitive than maybe ever, and people flocking to snag good deals, Montreal apartment-hunting season could be particularly difficult this year — not to mention the added challenges of apartment-visiting during a pandemic.

Here are 11 apartments in 11 different boroughs to give you a sense of what's still out there — for now.

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This Is The Apartment That Caused Such A Big Fuss In Verdun

The current tenant of the Verdun apartment that caused a stir after a huge lineup was photographed outside this weekend tells MTL Blog that "there was definitely a more responsible way to organize it."

Hayley Crawhall-Duk, who was first identified by Narcity Québec, said that she and her boyfriend "were definitely very surprised" that such a massive lineup formed.

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