Vanmates manages furnished student rooms near McGill, Concordia, Université de Montréal, and UQAM — in Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End, the McGill Ghetto, and Côte-des-Neiges. Every home is verified, and rent is genuinely all-in: Wi-Fi, utilities, winter heating, and weekly cleaning are included, with bilingual English and French support. We've welcomed international students to Canada since 2016, and our Montréal roster is growing fast — the smart move is to get matched now so you hear first when the right room opens.
Co-living from $850/mo · homestays from $1,200/mo · all-in, bilingual EN/FR support
Montréal is meaningfully more affordable than Vancouver or Toronto, and one monthly price covers everything — no separate utility, internet, heating, or cleaning bills.
Pricing last reviewed: July 2026. All prices in CAD and include Wi-Fi, utilities, winter heating, and weekly common-area cleaning.
Our Montréal inventory is still growing, so listings aren't always live on this page. Join the priority list below and we'll match you to a room — and alert you the moment new homes open near your campus.
We pick homes for real transit access on the STM métro and bus network, not just postcode. Here's roughly how long you'll travel from our neighborhoods.
Every neighborhood is chosen for transit, safety, and walkable amenities. Here's what to expect from each.
Classic student area · near UQAM & McGill by bus
The Plateau is Montréal's iconic student neighborhood — colourful triplexes with spiral staircases, terrasses on Mont-Royal and Saint-Denis, and quick transit to UQAM and McGill. It's walkable, lively, and bilingual, with Jean-Talon and metro access close by. Best fit for students who want to be in the middle of everything without paying downtown prices.
Creative, café culture, indie music & bagels
Mile End is Montréal's creative heart — famous bagel shops, independent cafés, record stores, and studios tucked into old brick warehouses. It's quieter than the Plateau but just as bilingual, popular with design, film, and grad students. A short bus or bike from McGill and the Plateau, with the Rosemont and Laurier metro stops nearby.
Walk to McGill · closest to campus
The "McGill Ghetto" (officially Milton-Parc) sits right against the downtown campus — a 5–10 minute walk to McGill lecture halls. Think Victorian rowhouses full of students, cheap eats on Parc Avenue, and the library minutes from your door. The obvious choice for McGill undergrads who want to roll out of bed and into class.
Near UdeM · diverse & the best value
Côte-des-Neiges is one of Canada's most diverse neighborhoods and sits right by Université de Montréal, with the Blue line and buses fanning across the city. Rents here are the best value in our Montréal roster, and the food scene spans the globe. Ideal for UdeM students and anyone who wants space and affordability over a central postcode.
Three ways to live as a student in Montréal. Here's how they compare on the things that matter.
| Co-living | Homestay | Private suite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From (all-in) | $850/mo | $1,200/mo | $1,400/mo |
| Meals | Self-catered, shared kitchen | Two meals a day included | Self-catered, own kitchen |
| Best for | Social students on a budget | Under-25s & first arrivals | Couples & grad students |
| Privacy | Private room, shared spaces | Private room in a family home | Fully self-contained |
| Support | House manager + bilingual EN/FR | Host family + bilingual EN/FR | Bilingual EN/FR support |
"I locked in a Milton-Parc room from Paris before my flight. Walking to McGill in five minutes on my first day was surreal — and the all-in rent meant no chasing Hydro-Québec bills in French."
"Vanmates matched me to a Plateau home and handled everything in English while I improved my French. One payment covered heating through the winter — a huge relief for an international student."
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Our Montréal roster is still growing, so the fastest way in is to get matched. Send your details and we'll pair you with available homes — and add you to the priority list so you hear first when new rooms open near your campus.
Montréal is one of the most affordable major student cities in Canada. Vanmates co-living rooms start at CAD$850/month, homestays from CAD$1,200, and private suites run CAD$1,400–$1,700. Every price is all-in: rent covers Wi-Fi, utilities, heating through the Québec winter, and bilingual English/French support, so there are no surprise bills.
No. Montréal is genuinely bilingual and you can study, shop, and live day-to-day in English, especially in the Plateau, Mile End, and the McGill area. That said, French opens doors, and our team supports newcomers in both English and French — from lease terms to setting up your Hydro-Québec-free all-in rent. We'll help you settle whichever language you arrive with.
Our McGill Ghetto / Milton-Parc homes are a 5–10 minute walk to the McGill downtown campus — the closest you can live. From the Plateau it's a 10–15 minute walk or a short ride on the 24 Sherbrooke bus. If being able to walk to McGill matters to you, tell us and we'll prioritise a Milton-Parc room on your match.
Yes — most of our international students reserve before landing. We do a video walkthrough of the room, share the exact lease terms and total move-in cost up front, and hold the room with a deposit. You get a confirmed address for your CAQ and study permit, plus a self-check-in guide, before you fly to Montréal.
September (fall) is Montréal's tightest window because McGill, Concordia, UdeM and UQAM all intake at once — reserve 6–8 weeks ahead. The January winter semester is quieter but book by late November so you're settled before the cold sets in. Our Montréal inventory is still growing, so the best move is to join the priority list now and we'll match you the moment a room fits your dates.
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