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Quick StatsUndergrads in Off Campus Housing
92 %
Best Time to Look for a Place
March and April
Average Rents
- 1 BR - $725.00
- 2 BR - $950.00
- 3 BR - $900.00
- Studio - $625.00
Popular Areas
- "McGill ghetto," the area right near campus
- Neighborhoods between the Guy and Atwater Metro stations
- The Plateau
College Prowler Take
Montréal is renowned for its low cost of living and availability of apartments, which is why so many students move out of Rez after their first year. In most cases, it’s actually cheaper to live off campus. The University does not own any off-campus apartments, however, so besides their Web site, which posts rental listings, students are on their own to find a place to live. If you want to live within walking distance of campus, also called “the ghetto,” renting can be pretty pricey, with a two-bedroom running over 1,000 dollars. If you don’t mind taking the Métro or the bus, however, prices go much lower. If you really don’t mind commuting, prices can go as low as 800 dollars for a three bedroom, but that means a 45-minute train ride to campus everyday. Montréal has some of the best renter’s laws around. Once you sign a lease, that room is officially considered private property, and no one, not even the landlord, has the right to search it without a warrant or permission. Also, legally, the only thing they can ask you for is a deposit to hold the apartment for you, and once you sign the lease, your first month’s rent is due. Compare this to other cities where you have to pay first and last month, give a security deposit which you might never see, and Montréal looks pretty friendly. The one thing to be aware of is finder’s fees. Especially in the ghetto, students and landlords try to charge absurd fees for helping you find your stylish and convenient apartment. This is, however, illegal, and you should take your money elsewhere to someone with more scruples. Most of the apartments are in pretty good condition, and there is enough availability so that whatever you are looking for, if you do your research, you can find it. Students Speak Out
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McGLS says: McGill University 2015 Engineering  |
Off-campus housing is very...
Off-campus housing is very convenient. Since we are in the heart of downtown Montreal, there are places to live everywhere, including the large student ghetto right next to campus which houses nearly exclusively students. Acceptable prices can easily be found, and off-campus housing is definitely worth it at McGill.
Off-Campus Housing: March 20, 2009
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McGFS says: McGill University 2015 Psychology |
McGill provides you with resources...
McGill provides you with resources to make finding a place easy. There are many available places posted online, and finding an apartment within a 15-minute walk of campus, especially in a group of 3 or 4 is guaranteed. Finding an apartment with a rent below $600 a month in the student ghetto is a little more difficult, but with some effort it is possible. Finding a cheaper apartment outside the ghetto is much easier.
Off-Campus Housing: March 06, 2009
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McGSC says: McGill University 2016 Arts, Visual and Performing |
Any houses or apartments that are...
Any houses or apartments that are close to McGill campus (in the "McGill ghetto") will be ludicrously expensive (to anyone from an average income family) and are not always that well-maintained, simply because the landlords know they can get away with it. There will always be people who have the money and are willing to spend it for the convenience of being close. Further away from campus, the options are pretty decent if you're not afraid of public transportation. The Montreal metro system is fantastic and easy to use (a monthly pass is comparatively very cheap), and there is a myriad of options for bus routes. Some places are still quite overpriced, though, unless you're willing to have a fairly significant commute.
Off-Campus Housing: March 04, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Montréal properties are rather...
Montréal properties are rather inexpensive, and apartments can be found for all budgets, from $300 per month to over $1,000 per month per person. Living outside of walking distance from campus is also made easy by student-rate Métro passes and an organized network of buses and underground trains. |
Anonymous says: |
Montréal has much cheaper housing...
Montréal has much cheaper housing when compared to major cities. Usually, it doesn’t take people too long to find a good place off campus. Well, I looked at more than 30 places before finding a place that my friends and I like, but it’s worth it. Just avoid the ghetto. |
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