Student Housing in Montréal
Student Housing Options Near Our Downtown Montréal Campus
Student housing in Montréal starts with location, and our campus sits downtown within reach of the metro, bus lines, shops, sports centres, cinemas, pharmacies, hospitals and supermarkets.
Living close to campus puts those amenities within walking distance. Three paths are open: a room with a host family, a place in a student residence, or an apartment you rent yourself.
Student Residences in Downtown Montréal
Student residences in Montréal suit students who want their own independence alongside the social side of communal living. Collège LaSalle Montréal partners with four renowned residences in the downtown core, secure and convenient buildings with rooms that fit a range of student needs and budgets.
Chelsea House
LaSalle College’s official student housing partner
Settle into Montréal with ease thanks to Chelsea House, a fully furnished, all-inclusive student residence located in the heart of the city. With private bedrooms, modern shared spaces, and a welcoming environment, everything is designed to help you start student life on the right foot.
Why choose Chelsea House?
- A short walk from campus
- Fully furnished private bedroom
- All-inclusive, move-in-ready housing
- Equipped kitchen
- Housekeeping included
- On-site fitness room and laundry facilities
- Modern shared spaces
- A reassuring living environment and a dynamic student community
Exclusive benefits for LaSalle College students
- Preferential rate reserved for students
- A floor dedicated to the LaSalle College student community
- Support to help make your move to Montréal easier
EVO
EVO offers stunning views, a vibrant social calendar, flexible leases, and fully furnished rooms. With all-inclusive rents, top-notch security, and luxurious amenities, EVO is designed for student comfort and convenience.
Amenities include:
- Heated indoor pool
- Games room
- Gym and fitness room
- Library and study room
- Movie theater
- Laundry room
- Restaurant
Address: 777 Blvd Robert-Bourassa, Montréal
Campus1 MTL
Campus1 MTL is a premier student residence providing luxury urban living and advanced facilities in a secure environment, perfect for both national and international students.
Amenities include:
- Fully furnished units
- 24/7 security
- All You Care to Eat meal plan
- Indoor basketball court
- Fitness centre
- Laundry facilities
- Communal and study rooms
- Movie theatre
- Video game lounge and arcade
Address: 420 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal
Coloc’Montréal
In the heart of Montreal, experience Coloc'Montréal: a warm and secure residence where comfort and turnkey services ensure your well-being.
Amenities include:
- Furnished rooms with shared or private bathroom
- Bed linens and towels
- Unlimited high-speed internet
- 24/7 security with access control
- Room cleaning every two weeks
- Fully equipped kitchen, on-site laundry, and individual pantry
- Common areas including a landscaped outdoor terrace
- Heating, air conditioning, electricity, and water included
Address: 1538 Saint-Antoine Street West, Montréal
Host Family Stays in Montréal
A host family stay places students in a Montréal home where daily life happens in French or in English. It is popular with international students immersed in the culture and a warm family atmosphere.
Host family placement is not a service the college offers in-house, so students who choose this option are pointed to MS Homestays.
MS Homestays offers 3 different plans:
- Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Half Board: Breakfast and Dinner
- Room-Stay: Fully furnished bedroom located in the home of a local Host Family
Private Apartment Rentals in Montréal
Apartments for rent are widely available across the city of Montréal, and a private rental is formalized by a contract between the owner and the tenant, known as a lease. The lease specifies the rental period, the monthly cost, inclusions (electricity, internet, etc.) and other information, and the owner provides this document to you.
Renting privately takes more research and organization than the other accommodation options, whether you want a studio or a shared apartment, and several resources can start your search:
How to Choose the Right Student Housing Option in Montréal?
Shortlisting the 3 options before you start searching saves weeks of scrolling through listings. 2 questions point most students to the right one: what your budget realistically covers, and how much of the setup you need handled for you.
How Do the Options Compare on Budget and Support?
Residences and homestays put everything inside one monthly figure: a furnished room, utilities, and a ready-made community, with almost nothing to organize on arrival. Private rentals swing both ways. A shared apartment split with roommates can be the most affordable of the 3 options, while a solo downtown unit rarely is, and you still need to furnish it and set up services yourself.
Which Option Suits International and First-Year Students?
Arriving from abroad usually calls for the simplest first move, and a furnished residence room or a host family home delivers exactly that, because neither asks for a local credit history, a guarantor, or a furniture budget in week one. International students starting at LaSalle College Montréal also land in a city they can learn before committing to a lease, which is the part a private rental gives you no help with. Renting privately fits better once you know the neighbourhoods, the going rates, and how Québec leases work.
Once the option is clear, the next question is where in the city to settle.
Where Should Students Live in Montréal?
What you pay across the city depends on the option and the neighbourhood far more than on any average. Residences and homestays fold rent and services, a furnished room, utilities, sometimes meals, into one predictable price per month. Private rentals move with size, area and inclusions, so current listings tell you more than any fixed figure. Budget for move-in extras as well, from the first month's rent to basic furniture, since the most affordable option is the one whose real total you've calculated.
How to Find and Secure Student Housing in Montréal
Whichever of the 3 options you pick, the path from shortlist to signature runs the same way, and the students who find a good spot first are the ones who started months ahead. These 4 steps keep the search for student housing in Montréal short, safe and cheap.
Getting to a signed lease is manageable, and nobody has to figure it out alone.
Get Help Finding Student Housing in Montréal
A room does more than give you somewhere to sleep. It shapes how rested you are in class, how fast you meet other students, and how quickly Montréal starts to feel like home, whether you end up in a partner residence, a host family or your own apartment.
Sorting through the options alone isn't the only way. Student services on campus can walk you through the partner residences, point you toward homestay contacts, and answer the practical questions that come with student housing and with settling into student life in Montréal. Ask for help before you sign anything, and close the housing question early.