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October 21, 2026

Plateau Apartments for Rent near McGill

Living room in a Plateau apartment for rent near McGill, Montreal
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Looking for Plateau apartments for rent near McGill? Le Plateau, at 3605 rue Saint-Urbain, sits steps from the McGill Ghetto, between Mount Royal and downtown, with heating included.

Le Plateau at a glance

  • Where: 3605 rue Saint-Urbain, Plateau-Mont-Royal, between Mount Royal and downtown, steps from the McGill Ghetto, a 10 to 15-minute walk to McGill
  • Units: studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, 365 to 700 sq ft
  • Rent: from $1,295 a month, heating and hot water included
  • Promo: up to 3 months free for a November or December move-in (conditions apply)
  • Amenities: private balcony, indoor parking, bike path at the door, 3 metro stations nearby

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Le Plateau, a 15-storey rental tower at 3605 Saint-Urbain in the Plateau-Mont-Royal
Le Plateau, 3605 rue Saint-Urbain.

Renting in the Plateau, without the walk-up

Most apartments for rent in the Plateau are in old plexes with outdoor stairs. Le Plateau is different: a renovated 15-storey tower of 133 apartments on rue Saint-Urbain.

You get the Plateau address, Mount Royal on one side and downtown on the other, with heating and hot water included in the rent.

A day in the Plateau

Morning. The building sits right on a bike path, so you can grab a BIXI or your own bike and ride downtown. Prefer the metro? Three stations are within walking distance.

BIXI bike on the bike path in front of a rental building in the Plateau-Mont-Royal
Bike path at the door.
Bright living room with city view in a Plateau apartment for rent near McGill
Living area with a view of downtown.

Evening. Banks, restaurants, bars and pharmacies are a short walk away. Cook at home in a renovated kitchen, then step out on your private balcony.

Weekends. Head up Mount Royal, or catch a show nearby: the Conservatoire de musique, the École nationale de théâtre and the Grands Ballets canadiens are steps from the building.

Renovated kitchen in an apartment for rent in the Plateau-Mont-Royal
Renovated kitchen.
Furnished living room in a Plateau-Mont-Royal rental apartment
Living room, staged.

Inside the apartments

Every apartment at Le Plateau is renovated and comes with:

  • Heating and hot water included in the rent
  • Stove, refrigerator and microwave
  • Dishwasher in most apartments
  • A private balcony
  • Indoor parking available ($250 a month)
Bedroom with closet in an apartment for rent in the Plateau-Mont-Royal
Bedroom with double closet.
Renovated bathroom in a Plateau-Mont-Royal rental apartment
Renovated bathroom.

Student apartments for rent near McGill

Le Plateau sits just east of the McGill Ghetto (Milton-Parc), a 10 to 15-minute walk from McGill's downtown campus. Studios start at $1,295 with heating and hot water included, so there is one less bill to split or budget for.

Many McGill students sign in spring and move in May, June or July, ahead of classes in September. Planning a summer move? Fill in the form below with your date and we will tell you what is coming up.

Plateau apartments for rent near McGill: prices and move-in dates

Studios of 365 sq ft start at $1,295. 1-bedroom apartments of 400 sq ft start at $1,585, and 2-bedroom apartments of 700 sq ft at $2,095.

  • November 1, 2026: studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units
  • 12-month lease: 2 months free for a Nov 1 or Dec 1 move-in
  • Lease to April 30, 2028: 3 months free for a Nov 1 or Dec 1 move-in
  • May to July 2027: ask us about summer move-ins for the school year

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Why rent in the Plateau-Mont-Royal

The Plateau puts Mount Royal, downtown and three metro stations within reach. Daily errands, from the bank to the pharmacy, are all on foot.

For renters who want the Plateau lifestyle with heating included and up to 3 months free, it is hard to beat. Comparing neighbourhoods? Browse all our apartments for rent in Montreal.

Rue Saint-Urbain and a rental tower in the Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal
Rue Saint-Urbain, in the heart of the Plateau.

Plateau apartments near McGill: quick answers

How much is an apartment for rent in the Plateau?

At Le Plateau, studios start at $1,295 a month, 1-bedroom apartments at $1,585 and 2-bedroom apartments at $2,095.

Is Le Plateau in the McGill Ghetto?

It sits just east of the McGill Ghetto, on rue Saint-Urbain. McGill's downtown campus is about a 10 to 15-minute walk away.

Are heating and hot water included?

Yes. Both are included in the rent.

Is there a move-in promotion?

Yes. For a Nov 1 or Dec 1, 2026 move-in, get 2 months free on a 12-month lease, or 3 months free on a lease ending April 30, 2028. Conditions apply.

Steps from the McGill Ghetto, with Mount Royal, downtown and the metro within reach and heating included: renting in the Plateau has rarely been this easy. Studios start at $1,295.

Looking for a unit for rent in Montreal?

Tell us what you are looking for and a member of our leasing team will get back to you within one business day with available units, prices and visit times. Property owners can use the same form to ask about our leasing services.

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