Roommates in Côte-des-Neiges (near UdeM)
Updated October 4, 2026
Côte-des-Neiges, on the west side of Mount Royal, is the student neighbourhood for Université de Montréal, HEC Montréal and Polytechnique Montréal. It's also home to major hospitals (CHU Sainte-Justine, Jewish General Hospital) and Saint Joseph's Oratory, so many students, medical residents and young workers look for roommates here.
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Getting around
- Blue line: Snowdon (Orange transfer), Côte-des-Neiges, Université-de-Montréal, Édouard-Montpetit, Côte-Sainte-Catherine and Plamondon.
- REM: Édouard-Montpetit station (opened November 2025) links campus to downtown (McGill, Gare Centrale) and to Laval and the North Shore.
- STM buses: including the 165 on Côte-des-Neiges Road and the 51 on Édouard-Montpetit Boulevard.
Transit sources: STM, REM, exo. Always check your commute before signing.
The area at a glance
More apartment buildings than plexes, with 4½ and 5½ units shared by students. Turnover is high: besides July 1, demand rises before the September and January terms.
Coming from abroad or another region? Plan time to visit (or have someone you trust visit) and never pay for a room you haven't seen.
Nearby areas (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Outremont) and the Blue line (Parc-Extension, Villeray) widen your options while staying close to campus.
How Ton Coloc works
- Questionnaire: what you're looking for (a room, a roommate, a room to offer), your areas, budget and lifestyle.
- Account and one-time payment, no subscription (see pricing).
- Identity check (about 2 minutes, via Stripe Identity) to see your matches and send messages.
- Built-in messaging: your email and phone number are never shown to other members.
Tips for renting in Quebec
- No deposits. In Quebec, a landlord may only ask for the first month's rent in advance. A security deposit or any other sum is not allowed, nor are post-dated cheques (Civil Code art. 1904). Someone asking for a transfer to "hold" a room before you visit? That's a classic scam signal.
- July 1. Most Quebec leases end June 30, so July 1 is the big moving day. Start looking in spring and book a truck or movers early.
- The TAL lease. The Tribunal administratif du logement lease form is mandatory for every new lease, even for a room. Between roommates, liability is joint (each pays their share) unless a solidarity clause is written in; see the TAL's joint tenancy page and its roommate agreement (French PDF).
- Lease assignment and subletting. To leave mid-lease, you can propose an assignment (cession) or a sublet. The landlord has 15 days to answer; since February 21, 2024, if they refuse an assignment without a serious reason, the lease ends on the date you gave. Details and templates on the TAL page.
- Visits and identity. Visit before paying, meet your future roommates and keep your exchanges in writing. On Ton Coloc, every member's identity is verified (photo ID + selfie, via Stripe Identity) before they can see matches and send messages. It isn't a background check, so do your own checks too.
FAQ
Which station for Université de Montréal?
Université-de-Montréal and Édouard-Montpetit (Blue line). Édouard-Montpetit is also a REM station since November 2025.
When should I look for a roommate near UdeM?
As early as you can before your term: leases often start July 1, with another peak before September and January.
Is there a student rate?
Yes, there's a reduced rate for students with a code; current details are on the pricing page.
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