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Ranking · 2026

Montreal boroughs with the most renters

Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce ranks first with 73.8% renters, according to City of Montreal household and housing profiles, 2021 Census. Across the 19 Montreal boroughs, the median value is 62.4% renters.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Montreal borough has the most renters?
It is Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, with 73.8% renters, that leads the 19 Montreal boroughs in this ranking (City of Montreal household and housing profiles, 2021 Census).
Which Montreal boroughs hold the first 5 spots?
In order: Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (73.8% renters), Ville-Marie (72.5% renters), Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension (72.4% renters), Le Plateau-Mont-Royal (72% renters) and Montréal-Nord (71.6% renters). The full ranking covers 19 territories (City of Montreal household and housing profiles, 2021 Census).
What is the median value in this ranking?
Verdun holds the median position with 62.4% renters. At the top, Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce reaches 73.8% renters (City of Montreal household and housing profiles, 2021 Census).
Where does this data come from?
Source: City of Montreal household and housing profiles, 2021 Census. Each row in the ranking links to the territory's page, which documents the period and origin of every measure.
Is there a big gap between first and last?
First: Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce with 73.8% renters. Last: L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève with 25.5% renters. The ranking covers 19 Montreal boroughs (City of Montreal household and housing profiles, 2021 Census).
Which territories are included in this ranking?
The ranking brings together the 19 Montreal boroughs measured on Explore Ma Ville (City of Montreal household and housing profiles, 2021 Census). Each ranked territory has a detailed page with all its statistics.
When was this ranking last updated?
Data: City of Montreal household and housing profiles, 2021 Census. This 2026 edition reflects the latest published values; the ranking is recalculated with each Explore Ma Ville update.

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