Frequently Asked Questions about Laval

What is the average rent in Laval?

SCHL data reported by FRAPRU and Courrier Laval: $1,347/month in 2025 — up 8.3% (+$103/month, +$1,236/year) from 2024. This increase is more than double the 2025 inflation rate of 3.2%. By unit size (2026 estimates): studios $1,050–$1,300; 1-bedroom (3½) $1,200–$1,500; 2-bedroom (4½) $1,400–$1,750; 3-bedroom+ $1,600–$2,100.

Why are vacant Laval units more expensive than Montreal's?

This is one of Laval's most striking documented data points. In 2023, SCHL data showed vacant units in Laval averaging $1,716/month — above Montreal-area vacant units and 60% more than Laval's average occupied rent of $1,075/month at the same time. The $641/month gap between what existing tenants pay and what new tenants face illustrates why tenants avoid moving: leaving a unit in Laval means potentially paying hundreds more per month for an equivalent replacement.

What happened in Laval-des-Rapides?

Laval-des-Rapides — the sector closest to Montreal Island, with direct Orange Line métro access (Cartier and Concorde stations) — saw a 20.7% rent increase in one year according to Courrier Laval (December 2025). This means a tenant who paid $1,400 for a 2-bedroom in this sector in 2024 would face approximately $1,690 for an equivalent in 2025–2026 on the open market.

What is the vacancy rate — and does it reflect the real situation?

Laval reached 3.4% vacancy in 2025 — technically above the 3% equilibrium threshold. However, rents still increased 8.3%, because the vacancies concentrate in expensive new-construction units while affordable units (below $1,300/month) remain extremely scarce. The equilibrium is statistical, not practical for lower-income renters.

What sectors should I look in?

Laval-des-Rapides — Most metro-accessible, most expensive, highest demand. Walk to Cartier/Concorde stations. Best for carless Montreal commuters.

Chomedey — Around Boulevard des Laurentides and Boulevard Curé-Labelle. High rental density, diverse community, Carrefour Laval access.

Vimont and Auteuil — Northeast residential, more family-oriented. Below Laval-des-Rapides pricing. Highway 25 access to Montreal.

Sainte-Rose — Historic eastern village on Rivière des Milles Îles. Some charming older rental stock.

Fabreville and Sainte-Dorothée — Western sectors, more affordable but require a car.

Pont-Viau — Between Montreal Island and the rest of Laval. Easy cross-bridge Montreal access.

Does Laval cost less than Montreal to rent?

Nuanced answer: the average occupied Laval rent ($1,347 in 2025) is slightly above Montreal Island's average ($1,283). For vacant units — what new renters actually pay — Laval is more expensive than much of Montreal. The real advantage is space and quality: at the same budget, you typically get more bedrooms, a yard, and parking in Laval vs. Montreal.

What are tenant rights in Laval?

All Quebec protections apply via the TAL. Given Laval-des-Rapides' 20.7% market increase, knowing your rights on rent increases is particularly important — your landlord's proposed increase is contestable and the TAL will set a fair amount if you formally refuse within the legal deadline.

How do I list my rental in Laval?

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