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Earlier this month, multiple Canadian ministers and Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante announced that the governments would collaborate to fund new low-income housing for students in Montreal.

The 123-unit development, named La Rose des vents, will be a six-storey building located in the Technopôle Angus eco-district in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie.

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As we all know, when it comes to looking for studio apartments for rent in Montreal, they can come with some steep prices. But sometimes you simply don't want to deal with the fuss of having roommates, right?

With this in mind, we found six apartments on the rental market right now that are less than $1000 per month, which is a rather good deal in our city.

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It seems like just about every business is having a promo these days. And we can't blame them, the last year hasn't exactly been easy. The same goes for apartments for rent in Montreal. But the good news for us is that it means some incredible deals for rentals.

While Montreal may not have the same exorbitant rental market like Toronto or Vancouver, free months rent is free months rent, you know? And with apartments like these, you can call them an absolute steal.

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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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Doesn't it feel like just yesterday we were looking for apartments with air conditioning? I know, crazy right? Well, now we're looking for Montreal apartments for rent that come heat included, which just goes to show how time really does fly.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Nothing embodies the Canadian circle of life quite like experiencing -40 C and forgetting that we can get 40 C weather, but then going through 40 C weather and forgetting that it can go the other way, too.

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With fall just around the corner, Montrealers across the city are starting to plan their end-of-year moves. Searching for apartments in Montreal can be daunting, especially in a city with so many remodeled and affordable choices. But while rents have been generally reasonable, they tend to fluctuate depending on your hood of choice.

To make your life easier during this second apartment hunting season, we’ve combed through recently posted local rentals to find an example of apartments in 18 Montreal boroughs, all under $1,200/month.

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From lofts in new developments to charming two-bedrooms, Montreal is brimming with incredible apartments. But are they affordable? Not always — unless you’ve found your slice of home in one of the many MONDEV rental projects.

Budget-conscious renters can still get a taste of luxury, thanks to real estate development company MONDEV. They specialize in constructing affordable luxury rental buildings in the most prominent districts of Montreal. The buildings offer condo-style living with high-end finishes and luxury amenities for all budgets (units start from just $1,020), so whether you're renting a studio or a penthouse, you'll likely end up with a fully-equipped gym, pool, rooftop terrace, and lounge with unobstructed views of the city.

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Sadly, summer has come and gone but that doesn't mean that the good times have to end. Many locals are now looking for new Montreal apartments to rent, and we're here to facilitate the search. We've found some of the coziest apartments in the city for you to consider making your new home.

Not only are these apartments worthy of you checking out but each of them has a cool and unique vibe that'll make you want to cuddle up and watch the city freeze over from your window.

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