<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Chateau Frass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chateau Frass]]></description><link>https://www.chateaufrass.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:33:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.chateaufrass.com/fr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Better Value Rentals in Montreal's East End and Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not everyone wants or can swing Plateau prices. If you're after more bang for your buck without losing the city feel, look east or slightly north. Hochelaga-Maisonneuve stands out—$1,400-ish for one-bedrooms, sometimes with balconies or extra space. Close to Pie-IX Metro, the biodome area, and a food scene that's improving fast. Quieter streets, bigger parks, and you're still 15–20 minutes downtown. Rosemont and Petite-Patrie offer family appeal: Jean-Talon Market for weekends, Jarry Park for...]]></description><link>https://www.chateaufrass.com/post/finding-better-value-rentals-in-montreal-s-east-end-and-beyond</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a91b91f70d293c11a4df1a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:58:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/454105_673f0a615e0f4d7283a426f136a39f82~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abdullah Malik</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Plateau Still Draws People for Rentals in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask most Montrealers their dream spot, and a lot say the Plateau. Even with prices holding firm, it keeps pulling people in. Those iconic outdoor staircases, the view from Mont-Royal looking down over the city, summer evenings with everyone outside—it's addictive. You're steps from everything: groceries on Duluth, bars on Saint-Denis, the tam-tams in the park. Metro access is everywhere, and biking is easy. Rents reflect it—one-bedrooms average $1,700–$2,100, higher for renovated or top-floor...]]></description><link>https://www.chateaufrass.com/post/why-the-plateau-still-draws-people-for-rentals-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a91b6795f896866353e1ce</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:58:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/454105_fb6b4ba23f4444bd9ffa82fa463ef0f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_680,h_382,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abdullah Malik</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Practical Tips for Renting an Apartment in Montreal This Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renting here has rules—Quebec protects tenants more than most places—but the process can still feel chaotic. Here's what actually helps, from years of walking people through it. Start your search 2–3 months ahead if possible. July 1 moves are madness with trucks everywhere, so if you can shift to May/June or fall, do it. Budget realistically: Aim for rent to be no more than 30–35% of take-home pay, and factor in hydro if it's not included (add $50–$100). Gather your docs early: Recent pay...]]></description><link>https://www.chateaufrass.com/post/practical-tips-for-renting-an-apartment-in-montreal-this-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a91b151fb1895eb27291c6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:56:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/454105_597371a5f17a440f9b33510ac1083a51~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abdullah Malik</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Down Rent Prices in Montreal Neighborhoods for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Numbers don't lie, but they can confuse if you don't look close. As of early 2026, city-wide averages for unfurnished one-bedrooms sit around $1,600–$1,650, with some reports pinning it at $1,615 in February. That's a dip from last year in many spots—year-over-year drops of 3-7% depending where you look—but "affordable" is still relative after the jumps we saw before. Here's a neighborhood-by-neighborhood sense from recent data and what we're seeing in actual leases: Hochelaga-Maisonneuve:...]]></description><link>https://www.chateaufrass.com/post/breaking-down-rent-prices-in-montreal-neighborhoods-for-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a91adef70d293c11a4ddc1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:55:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/454105_d187eb3bcf8f4ac49038c03e74ed1cfe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_594,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abdullah Malik</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking the Right Neighborhood for Renting in Montreal Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal isn't one city—it's a bunch of little worlds stitched together, and where you land makes all the difference. I've walked every block showing places, so here's an honest rundown of where people are settling in 2026, based on what tenants tell me and what stays rented versus what sits. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal still tops most lists. Those colorful balconies, the walk to Parc Lafontaine on a Sunday, the cafés spilling onto Mont-Royal Avenue—it's the postcard version of Montreal life....]]></description><link>https://www.chateaufrass.com/post/picking-the-right-neighborhood-for-renting-in-montreal-right-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a91a99f70d293c11a4dd3d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:54:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/454105_0129ba386b3c4d67b90f4792aadb86d9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_984,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abdullah Malik</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's Really Going On with the Montreal Rental Market in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[I remember when people used to joke that finding an apartment in Montreal was harder than getting into McGill. These days, in March 2026, things feel a bit different. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation put out their latest numbers late last year showing the vacancy rate for the Greater Montreal area climbed to around 2.9% in 2025, and on the island itself it's sitting at about 3.1%. Some reports even mention pockets pushing toward 4-5% in certain segments, especially with all the new...]]></description><link>https://www.chateaufrass.com/post/what-s-really-going-on-with-the-montreal-rental-market-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a91989f1929985ec96229a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:53:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/454105_093d59c2872d4b1cb75d2d89aeb64cab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_698,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Abdullah Malik</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>