Living in Plateau Mont-Royal, Montreal

Monthly rent in CAD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Montreal dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $1,900/month — roughly 3% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,200 - $2,700/month and three-bedrooms $2,900 - $3,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Montreal areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the artsy, cafes, walkable tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Verdun. For a shorter commute, see Downtown.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Mont-Royal as the nearest metro stop, Parc Drolet-Rachel as nearby green space and Rachelle Bery as the nearest supermarket around the Plateau Mont-Royal reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Plateau Mont-Royal, Montreal?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Plateau Mont-Royal costs $1,700 - $2,100/month (second-hand contract) or $1,500 - $1,900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,200 - $2,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,900 - $3,500/month.

Is Plateau Mont-Royal safe for expats?

Plateau Mont-Royal has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Plateau Mont-Royal to Montreal center?

The commute from Plateau Mont-Royal to Montreal city center takes approximately 15 minutes by metro.

What is Plateau Mont-Royal like to live in?

Iconic Montreal neighborhood. Colorful staircases, bagels, cafes, artistic vibe. Very walkable. In our data it is tagged as artsy, cafes, walkable.