Montreal is the montreal rentals capital of Canada, with lots of variety and affordable prices. Whether you’re looking for a trendy Montreal studio apartment for rent or a bachelor flat with an industrial style, you’ll find something to suit your needs. Converting old factories into livable spaces has become a popular trend in recent years, with Montreal lofts for rent featuring exposed brick walls and ceramic floors. If you prefer something a little more spacious, look for Montreal family homes for rent in enclaves like Hampstead or Point-Claire.

Despite the city’s efforts to crack down on neglectful landlords, many montreal rentals still suffer from problems like shoddy renovations and illegal rent increases. For instance, a McGill student living in a building in Milton-Parc reported plumbing issues and ant infestations, as well as safety hazards such as lack of working smoke detectors. The landlord allegedly denied the tenant’s requests to address these problems, and refused to allow a plumber to check for faulty pipes.

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Newcomers to the city also struggle to find decent montreal rentals. “When I first came to Montreal, it was almost impossible for me to sign a lease as the landlord required a guarantor from me,” Riham Al Bakouni told The Daily last year. Typically, guarantors are relatives or employers with Canadian credit history, but newcomers may not have these connections.

Tenants can seek help and advice from a number of sources, including the city’s Educaloi Web site, which has information about renters’ rights. They can also contact their neighbourhood housing committee, or the Front d’action populaire en reamenagement urbain to find out about local initiatives and events for tenants. The city’s Registry of rental prices also provides information on average rents in specific areas.