Cost of living
Cost of living in Montréal
Average rent and household spending in Montréal — and a quick check of whether your rent is reasonable for your income.
Average rent in Montréal
CMHC, apartment structures of three units and over.
| Bachelor | $1,005/mo |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,131/mo |
| 2 bedroom | $1,346/mo |
| 3 bedroom | $1,625/mo |
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City comparison
How Montréal compares
A one-bedroom in Montréal averages $1,131 a month, the 16th most expensive of the 18 cities we track and $276 below the 18-city average of $1,407.
Keeping rent under the 30% guideline takes a gross income of about $45,240 a year for a one-bedroom here, and about $53,840 for a two-bedroom.
The median individual income in Montréal is $45,640, so an average one-bedroom takes 30% of a median earner's gross income: comfortable.
Household spending in Quebec
Average household, per year (Survey of Household Spending).
Educational information only — not financial advice. Rents are CMHC averages; actual options vary by neighbourhood and building.
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