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Get an approximate rent range to position your property more clearly across Greater Montreal.

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A pricing range instead of a single number.

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Condition, size, neighbourhood, parking, and services.

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Setting the right price

Pricing a rental fairly in Quebec

Price too low and you leave money on the table every month; too high and the unit sits vacant for weeks — usually costing more than the margin you tried to capture. Here are the benchmarks to use in Quebec, including the often-overlooked Section G rule.

The comparables method

The benchmark is recent listings — not sold, not active for three years, but posted in the last 60 days for comparable units in the same neighbourhood. Aim for at least 5–10 comparables to neutralize outliers (one luxury unit on the street can throw off any average).

Then adjust up or down for: square footage, bedroom count, floor and elevator availability, year built, recent renovations, parking (indoor is worth considerably more than street), in-unit laundry, balcony or yard.

Utilities included: it changes everything

In Quebec, two identical units can post $200 apart simply because one includes heat and the other doesn't. Before comparing an asking rent to your unit, normalize: add or subtract ~$150/month for heat, ~$80/month for hot water, ~$60/month for internet.

For an "all-inclusive" unit (heat, hot water, electricity, internet), expect $300–$400/month more in asking rent than a comparable unit where the tenant covers everything.

Section G of the lease: the rule that limits increases

When a new tenant signs a Quebec lease, the official form includes "Section G": the landlord MUST disclose the rent paid by the previous tenant over the last 12 months. Within 10 days of signing, the new tenant can then file for a review at the Tribunal administratif du logement if the new rent deviates significantly from the old one.

In practice: trying to bump rent by $200 at turnover means risking a review that drops it back near the old price (sometimes below your market estimate). It's the main reason rents move more slowly in Quebec than in Ontario or BC.

How long should it take to rent?

With vacancy below 2% in Montreal, Laval and Longueuil, a market-priced unit typically finds a tenant in 1–3 weeks. Past a month on the market with no serious viewings, your asking is likely 5–10% too high — or the photos / description undersell the unit.

Outside the June–August window (the July 1 cycle), plan for 3–6 weeks, especially in winter when demand is calmer. Higher-end units can take longer but the margin gap usually justifies the wait.

Complementary tools

Validate your estimate with the Quebec real-estate market overview for macro trends, and with your property assessment roll to bracket fixed costs.

To check the overall profitability of the building, run the rental-yield calculator.

General information provided for guidance. For an assessment tailored to your situation, contact us.

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Frequently asked questions

Practical answers for tenants and owners across Greater Montreal.

How is the estimated rent calculated?: The estimator uses public rental market data (CMHC, statistics for Montreal, Laval and Longueuil) and recent listings for the main housing types. It combines city, neighbourhood, bedroom count, square footage, and amenities (furnished, parking, etc.) to suggest a range rather than a single number.
What factors influence rent in Montreal, Laval and Longueuil?: The main ones: location (proximity to a metro station or main arteries), square footage and bedroom count, year built, parking availability, whether heat and hot water are included, overall condition, and timing (July 1st leases often clear above market).
Is the estimate valid for a furnished unit?: Yes — the "furnished" option applies a typical Greater Montreal premium (generally 20%–35% above an unfurnished equivalent). For short-term and furnished co-living arrangements the range becomes wider, since the market is highly segmented by neighbourhood and season.
Can I use the estimator for a basement apartment?: Yes, but expect the lower end of the range. In Montreal, Laval and Longueuil, a basement unit typically rents 10%–20% below an above-ground equivalent due to reduced light and ventilation constraints. Set the floor level in the tool to get a more accurate range.
What's a typical rent for a 4½ in the Plateau or Verdun?: In 2025–2026, a renovated 4½ on the Plateau-Mont-Royal generally rents between $1,800 and $2,400, while the same unit in Verdun runs between $1,600 and $2,100. Long-tenured rentals (existing tenant) are often lower thanks to oversight from the Tribunal administratif du logement.

Pricing a rental fairly in Quebec

The comparables method

Utilities included: it changes everything

For an "all-inclusive" unit (heat, hot water, electricity, internet), expect $300–$400/month more in asking rent than a comparable unit where the tenant covers everything.

Section G of the lease: the rule that limits increases

How long should it take to rent?

Outside the June–August window (the July 1 cycle), plan for 3–6 weeks, especially in winter when demand is calmer. Higher-end units can take longer but the margin gap usually justifies the wait.

Complementary tools

Validate your estimate with the Quebec real-estate market overview for macro trends, and with your property assessment roll to bracket fixed costs.

To check the overall profitability of the building, run the rental-yield calculator.

General information provided for guidance. For an assessment tailored to your situation, contact us.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers for tenants and owners across Greater Montreal.

How is the estimated rent calculated?

The estimator uses public rental market data (CMHC, statistics for Montreal, Laval and Longueuil) and recent listings for the main housing types. It combines city, neighbourhood, bedroom count, square footage, and amenities (furnished, parking, etc.) to suggest a range rather than a single number.

What factors influence rent in Montreal, Laval and Longueuil?

The main ones: location (proximity to a metro station or main arteries), square footage and bedroom count, year built, parking availability, whether heat and hot water are included, overall condition, and timing (July 1st leases often clear above market).

Is the estimate valid for a furnished unit?

Yes — the "furnished" option applies a typical Greater Montreal premium (generally 20%–35% above an unfurnished equivalent). For short-term and furnished co-living arrangements the range becomes wider, since the market is highly segmented by neighbourhood and season.

Can I use the estimator for a basement apartment?

Yes, but expect the lower end of the range. In Montreal, Laval and Longueuil, a basement unit typically rents 10%–20% below an above-ground equivalent due to reduced light and ventilation constraints. Set the floor level in the tool to get a more accurate range.

What's a typical rent for a 4½ in the Plateau or Verdun?

In 2025–2026, a renovated 4½ on the Plateau-Mont-Royal generally rents between $1,800 and $2,400, while the same unit in Verdun runs between $1,600 and $2,100. Long-tenured rentals (existing tenant) are often lower thanks to oversight from the Tribunal administratif du logement.