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Who hasn't dreamed of winning the lottery and buying a mansion? But anything can happen! And even if you never win the lottery, there's still a possibility that you might one day buy a million-dollar house in Quebec. 

Whether it's near Quebec City, the Outaouais, the Laurentians or Montreal, there is plenty of choice when it comes to finding a home in the seven figures. And they're way more fun to peruse than $1,000/month rental apartments. 

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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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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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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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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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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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Early 2021 was marked by a drop in properties for sale in the Montreal area, and "skyrocketing prices of single-family homes," according to a March report by the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers. 

Whether you're looking for a condo, a duplex or a single-family home, we've rounded up properties in six different parts of the Montreal area so you can see what $500,000 would get you depending on where you choose to live.

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Below are five Montreal apartments for rent for $800/month. 

They are among the select few at this price point left on Rentals.ca. Though not a representative sample, the apartments could give you a general idea of the kind of value renters might expect to find across the city.

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Fried chicken appears to be taking over Montreal and we're definitely not mad about it. But if you're eating solo or you want to offset the crispy heat of the chicken with some cool, creamy slaw — among other toppings — then there's nothing more satisfying than ordering a fried chicken sandwich. 

These are some of the biggest, juiciest and crispiest fried chicken sandwiches you can get in the city right now. Is your mouth watering yet?

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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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Montreal apartment-hunting season is upon us — and this year it could be more competitive than ever.

To give you an idea of apartment values across the city, we've listed below six apartments, each in a different Montreal borough, on the market for around $900/month.

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It seems as though so many of us are looking to invest in Montreal real estate, whether it be right in the city or just a little on the outskirts. 

Half a million dollars might seem like a lot of cash at once, but when it comes to buying property, that sum may not take you as far as you think.

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