The low cost of housing in the Montréal area is one of the region's most valuable assets. Compared to other major North American and European urban centers, it costs relatively little to own property or rent in Metro Montréal.

In addition to the low cost of owning property or renting an apartment, buyers have a vast range of styles to choose from: modern single-family dwellings, magnificent traditional homes, fully equipped apartments in the downtown area, post-industrial-style lofts and even attractive houses complete with gardens on Montréal's North and South shores. Very reasonably priced countryside houses located less than 100 kilometers (60 miles) from downtown Montréal are also available for anyone who has ever dreamed of owning a charming home in the country.