Montreal average 1-bed rent: C$1,750/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +3.8% Montreal rents still rising but slower than Toronto TAL publishes annual increase guideline Verdun and Hochelaga draw renters priced out of the Plateau Rent increases must follow the TAL (Tribunal administratif du logement) guidelines unless the tenant refuses and the Tribunal rules. Security deposits are not allowed in Quebec; only the first month's rent can be asked in advance. Montreal average 1-bed rent: C$1,750/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +3.8% Montreal rents still rising but slower than Toronto TAL publishes annual increase guideline Verdun and Hochelaga draw renters priced out of the Plateau Rent increases must follow the TAL (Tribunal administratif du logement) guidelines unless the tenant refuses and the Tribunal rules. Security deposits are not allowed in Quebec; only the first month's rent can be asked in advance.
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Average rent in Montreal 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Montreal. The typical one-bedroom rent is C$1,750 per month, up 3.8% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | C$1,900 | C$2,500 | +3.5% |
| Downtown | C$2,000 | C$2,800 | +3.2% |
| Griffintown | C$1,950 | C$2,750 | +4.1% |
| Verdun | C$1,550 | C$2,100 | +4.6% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, CAD). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Montreal
- Rent increases must follow the TAL (Tribunal administratif du logement) guidelines unless the tenant refuses and the Tribunal rules.
- Security deposits are not allowed in Quebec; only the first month's rent can be asked in advance.
- Tenants can refuse a rent increase and stay; the landlord must then apply to the TAL.
- Lease transfers and sublets are strong tenant rights in Quebec.
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