Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montréal, QC from $650 (517 Rentals)

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property at 5136 Papineau Av

$650 - $1,600

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

5136 Papineau Av

MontréalQCH2H 1W2
property at 4831 Saint-Urbain Rue

$700

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3 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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4831 Saint-Urbain Rue

MontréalQCH2T 2W1
property at 4833 Saint-Urbain Rue

$700

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4 To 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Sep 1

4833 Saint-Urbain Rue

MontréalQCH2T 2W1
property at 3712 Coloniale Av

$700

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3712 Coloniale Av

MontréalQCH2X 2Y6
property at 3774 De Bullion Rue

$897 - $2,690

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$897 - $2,690

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3774 De Bullion Rue

MontréalQCH2W 2C8
property at 3778 De Bullion Rue

$897 - $2,690

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$897 - $2,690

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3778 De Bullion Rue

MontréalQCH2W 2C8
property at 4298 Saint Laurent Boul

$975 - $1,950

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$975 - $1,950

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Studio To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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4298 Saint Laurent Boul

MontréalQCH2W 1Z3
property at 7020 Birnam Rue

$975

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$975

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7020 Birnam Rue

MontréalQCH3N 2S7

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property at 4399 Saint-Laurent Boul

$975 - $1,950

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4399 Saint-Laurent Boul

MontréalQCH2W 1Z8
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Le Royal Urbain
$985 - $1,450
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Le Royal Urbain

3777 Saint-UrbainMontréal, QC H2W 1T5
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property at 989 Saint-André Rue

$1,070

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$1,070

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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989 Saint-André Rue

MontréalQCH2L 3S4
property at 3580 Av. Lorne

$1,095 - $1,485

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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The Lorne Apartments

3580 Av. Lorne
MontréalQCH2X 2A7

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property at 7635 Querbes Av

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 17

7635 Querbes Av

MontréalQCH3N 2B7
property at 2250 Rue Guy

$1,150 - $1,295

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2250 Rue Guy

MontréalQCH3H 2M3

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property at 4760 Chem. de la Côte des Neiges

$1,165 - $1,850

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Cote-des-Neiges Apartments

4760 Chem. de la Côte des Neiges
MontréalQCH3V 1G3
property at 2500 Boul Cavendish

$1,180 - $1,930

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Habitat 2500 Apartments

2500 Boul Cavendish
MontréalQCH4B 2Z6

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Montréal, QC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Montréal, QC

Pricing Updated: 08/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Montréal, QC area range in price from $650 to $23,017 with an overall median price of $1,832. The three Montréal neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ahuntsic Saint Laurent at $1,610, Plateau Rosemont at $1,690, and Hochelaga Mercier at $1,695. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Montréal Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ahuntsic Saint Laurent$1,610$92514
Plateau Rosemont$1,690$65021
Hochelaga Mercier$1,695$1,20011
Décarie Outremont$1,699$1,00087
Ville Marie Westmount$1,880$700375
Sud Ouest Verdun$2,072$1,2304

Cheapest Available Montréal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montréal, QC is a 1 Bed unit found at Parc Cite in the Laurentides Lanaudière neighborhood priced from $599. 3414 rue Iberville in the Laurentides Lanaudière neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montréal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc Cite1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$599
3414 rue IbervilleStudioStudio,1BA$900
Projet Dorval2 1/21BR,1BA$900
2090 WellingtonstudioStudio,1BA$925
Villa du 60StudioStudio,1BA$950
Jules Poitras ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
820 Roy Rue EStudioStudio,1BA$975
Tours DorvalStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$975
Château Des PinsLarge StudioStudio,1BA$984
Le Royal UrbainSTUDIOStudio,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montréal, QC

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montréal area is the $1.62 price per square foot Maison en Rangée avec 3 Chambres Prime Model at PH 2 - TH River in the in the Verdun neighborhood starting from $3,069. The second greatest value Montréal apartment is the 4 1/2 Model at L'AlterEGO starting at $2,345 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Brossard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montréal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
PH 2 - TH RiverMaison en Rangée avec 3 Chambres Prime3BR,2BA$1.62
L'AlterEGO4 1/22BR,2BA$1.52
3275 Linton4 1/22BR,1BA$1.45
Le Faubourg3.51BR,1BA$1.44
6001-6101-6151 Cote Saint-Luc Road3 1/21BR,1BA$1.63
Palay4 bedroom x 2 bathroom4BR,2BA$1.35
6920-6940 Fielding Avenue3 1/21BR,1BA$1.68
6525 de la Cote-Saint-Luc1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.61
Sunnybrooke1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.63
4635 Clanranald1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57

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Montréal Overview

Stunning cosmopolitan Montréal – European culture on a North American waterfront. On an island dividing the Saint Lawrence River is the sparkling vision of Montréal Québec, the province’s largest city and Canada’s second largest. It’s named after Mont Royal, the volcanic 3-peaked mountain that makes the island. The exquisite city is French Canadian with a distinctive European atmosphere. French is the primary language of Québec. Many people in Montréal speak English, but very few do in rural areas farther from the city. Montréal is a leading financial, manufacturing, and academic center of Canada. It is a major employment and transportation hub. But it’s best known for its friendly people, affordable rental housing, abundant fun nightlife, many delectable dining options, and its vibrant art, music, and theater scene. 

Why live in Montréal, QC?

Montréal, Québec is the jewel of eastern Canada and northern areas of the adjacent US states.  With around 1.8 million residents, Montréal is one of the largest employment markets in Canada. Yet, it maintains a lovely community culture across its diverse population. The city is an academic center, home to multiple prestigious universities, including Concordia. Montréal rental homes are surprisingly more affordable than in many US cities. The public transportation system is unsurpassed. The city offers abundant unique sights, fun activities, entertainment, dazzling nightlife, and a world-famous culinary scene. Overall, the quality of life is high here. The French and North American cultural blending generates a distinctive European vibe. Plus, there is a vibrant arts scene and an endless array of outdoor recreational options all over the island. Shopping options, including fresh food markets, are plentiful, and the crime rate is low. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montréal Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montréal?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montréal is under $985.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montréal?

The cheapest apartment in Montréal is Parc Cite which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Montréal costs $1,832.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montréal?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in Montréal that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Montréal?

Cheap apartments in Montréal have an average cost of $526 which is $1,306 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montréal.

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