Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Montreal

All 24 neighborhoods in Montreal ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Highest Rent
$1,820/mo
City Avg Rent
$1,400/mo
Neighborhoods
24

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Montreal — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Westmount $1,820/mo 1.30x +30%
2 Old Montreal $1,708/mo 1.22x +22%
3 Outremont $1,680/mo 1.20x +20%
4 Plateau Mont-Royal $1,652/mo 1.18x +18%
5 Griffintown $1,610/mo 1.15x +15%
6 Mile End $1,512/mo 1.08x +8%
7 Petite-Italie $1,470/mo 1.05x +5%
8 Rosemont $1,330/mo 0.95x -5%
9 Villeray $1,288/mo 0.92x -8%
10 Saint-Henri $1,288/mo 0.92x -8%
11 NDG (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce) $1,260/mo 0.90x -10%
12 Verdun $1,232/mo 0.88x -12%
13 Pointe-Saint-Charles $1,232/mo 0.88x -12%
14 Ahuntsic $1,190/mo 0.85x -15%
15 Côte-des-Neiges $1,148/mo 0.82x -18%
16 Dorval $1,148/mo 0.82x -18%
17 Saint-Laurent $1,120/mo 0.80x -20%
18 Hochelaga $1,092/mo 0.78x -22%
19 Mercier $1,092/mo 0.78x -22%
20 Brossard $1,092/mo 0.78x -22%
21 Laval $1,050/mo 0.75x -25%
22 Lachine $1,050/mo 0.75x -25%
23 Anjou $1,050/mo 0.75x -25%
24 Longueuil $1,008/mo 0.72x -28%

Rent estimates based on city average of $1,400/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Montreal?

The most expensive neighborhood in Montreal is Westmount, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $1,820/month — 30% above the city average.

How much more expensive is Westmount than the city average?

Westmount is approximately 30% more expensive than the Montreal average. 1-bedroom rent is $1,820/mo vs $1,400/mo city-wide.

How many neighborhoods does Montreal have?

Our database covers 24 neighborhoods in Montreal, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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