Montreal is the largest city in Quebec and is known for its variety of cultural and community options. Montreal has been ranked as an Alpha-world city, giving it the reputation of a world centre. Events hosted in Montreal include the Canadian Prix of Formula One, the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Francofolie, and the Just for Laughs festival.
Average rents in Montreal are relatively low compared to major cities in Canada, making it a great location for affordable living in Quebec. When looking for an apartment in Montreal, additional benefits are the great water views that come with living on an island, the unique housing structures that have created breathtaking spaces to rent in Montreal, and the Underground City, which offers shortcuts to use when walking from place to place. There is a massive student population in Montreal, and recommended student neighbourhoods include the downtown core, Mile End/Plateau, Saint-Henri, The Village, Chinatown, and Notre-Dame-de-Gráce (NDG). The Montreal Metro makes renting in Montreal even more attractive as the service is both affordable and frequent.
Some of the best neighbourhoods for renting apartments in Montreal are Mile-Ex, La Petite-Patrie, Ville Marie, Quartier des Spectacles, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Little Burgundy and Cite De Havre. RentCanada lists available Montreal apartments, condo, and house rentals from leading property managers all in one place.