May 2020 Montreal Rent Report

by Kristina Ikavalko - May 7, 2020

Montreal Rent Trends

Let’s take a closer look at the average rent in Montreal, rent trends, and renter demographics based on May 2020’s figures. The numbers collected this month were the first during a complete COVID-19 pandemic period and point to a sustained downward pressure on rental rates.

(NOTE: We did not create a rent report for Montreal in April so comparisons will be with March figures.)

Month-to-Month Rent Change

Below we show the percentage change in average rent from March to May’s figures. The biggest decrease was in Plateau Mt. Ryal where rent averages for unfurnished apartments went down by 12.80% while Saint Laurent saw a 16.30% increase in rates for unfurnished apartments.

Montreal Unfurnished vs. Furnished Rent Averages

The average rent in Montreal for an unfurnished one bedroom apartment in March is $1,377 down from March’s $1,413. The average cost of a furnished apartment dropped too, to $1,643 from March’s $1,728.

Neighbourhood Breakdown

To assist you in your rental decision, here is a breakdown of rental averages across other Greater Montreal neighbourhoods. Comparing 1, 2, and 3 bedroom rates for both unfurnished and furnished listings across each neighbourhood.

The Montreal neighbourhood of Verdun had the lowest average rent in the region with a 1 bedroom, unfurnished unit costing $1,208/month, actually up from March’s $1,182, while Downtown was the most expensive, with an average rent of $1,553 down from March’s $1,588.

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The cost of living in Montreal compared to other Canadian cities is relatively low making it an attractive option for many. The economy and job market are strong in addition to highly competitive rents making it an attractive choice for young people particularly.

COVID-19 Resources

For information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and landlords and tenants, refer to our comprehensive resource posts for landlords and tenants. They include information on the various federal and provincial assistance initiatives available to help support landlords (small business relief) and tenants (rent relief):

Here is the full Montreal rent report for you to save and reshare with ease:

DOWNLOAD: The complete May 2020 – Montreal Rent Report