Student Accommodations near 

HEC Montréal, Montreal

It's best to start your hunt for Montreal student accommodation as soon as possible to ensure you find a stay that fits all your needs and is budget-friendly. Usually, six months before is the ideal time to book your accommodation. Amber will help you with the whole process. Booking accommodation early has many benefits that you can read about here.

Consider the following things while looking at the off-campus Montreal student accommodation with amber.

1. Number of people you want to live with
2. Housing-catered or self-catered
3. En-suite or studio
4. Single or double bed
5. Room size
6. Budget
7. Off-campus accommodation
8. Any additional facilities

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Several factors such as room amenities and facilities offered, decide the cost of living, location being one of the essential aspects. The average cost of living in Montreal for students is around CA$1,406 per month, excluding tuition fees.

The city has everything a student needs; no matter where you live, you will enjoy all that the city has to offer. The Harrington Housing Summer Hill, Harrington Housing Gramercy, and Le Within are one of the most popular and affordable places. Do keep in mind to consider your commute to universities and budget to decide what’s best for you.

Montreal, the largest city in Canada’s Quebec province, is home to over 185,000 students from around the world who come here to pursue their education and other career opportunities. HEC Montreal attracts more than 3,676 international students from 145 countries each year. With many national and international students flying into the city for their higher education, the university’s residences might tend to fill in quickly, making it difficult for students to get good accommodation. But worry not! With amber, you can find your perfect off-campus student accommodation near HEC Montreal.

Amber helps you with the complete booking process, from helping you choose an ideal student stay to booking it. Amber features a range of Montreal student accommodation, including flex premium, flex plus, deluxe, and silver rooms and private, studio, and co-living apartments. All the Montreal student accommodation provided by amber are designed keeping students’ needs and comfort in mind. The amenities offered by these HEC Montreal accommodation are top-class and inclusive of the rent. Some of our best Montreal student accommodation include Harrington Housing Guy & Concordia, Harrington Housing Drummond, Harrington Housing Summer Hill, Harrington Housing Sherbrooke, and Le Within.

HEC Montreal is Canada’s leading business school founded in 1907 and is the first recognised school of management in Canada. The institution witnessed  massive growth between 1970 to 1999, when it introduced 25 small and medium-sized businesses, 30 research units, 18 M.Sc. programs, and short graduate programs. The school has been ranked #45 in QS International Trade Ranking. The institution is ranked #1 in Canada for offering the country’s most extensive international exchange program for business students. It also comes in the top 100 business schools worldwide for contributions to research. HEC Montreal had around 87,900 alumni as of 2017. The HEC Montreal Alumni Association has been in charge of representing the university’s graduates in Canada.

HEC Montreal provides executive training, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs, and an online learning platform. For those with a bachelor's degree and some prior professional experience, the school also provides one-year graduate diplomas called D.E.S.S. in French. The HEC Montréal Short Graduate Programs (available only in French) place a strong emphasis on gaining practical skills and training for a particular profession or field.

Moving out is an exciting but still a scary process altogether. Students look for a student-friendly, safe, and welcoming neighbourhood. If you are looking for the best HEC Montreal student accommodation, we have got you covered with our diverse range of Montreal student housing options! You can choose from a variety of ensuites, flex premium, flex plus, deluxe, and silver rooms and private, studio, and co-living apartments, all catering to specific student needs.

In case you cannot decide which Montreal student accommodation to go with, you can consider several factors to make a decision. These factors include the area, amenities, rent, and surrounding facilities such as eateries, grocery stores, clubs, and other entertainment spots. Students looking for good HEC Montreal accommodation near HEC Montreal must check out the following:

1. Harrington Housing Guy & Concordia
2. Harrington Housing Summer Hill
3. Harrington Housing Sherbrooke
4. Le Within
5. Harrington Housing McGill Ghetto
6. Harrington Housing Gramercy
7. Harrington Housing Lincoln
8. Harrington Housing Dorchester
9. Harrington Housing Drummond
10. Pearson Housing Drummond Street

The cost of living in Montreal is affordable compared to other cities in Canada. Your cost of living also depends on several factors, such as the location of the student accommodation, amenities and facilities offered, and personal preferences. With proper planning, you can set an effective monthly budget to help you cut down on unnecessary expenses and manage your costs. The average cost of living in Montreal for students is around CA$1,406 per month, excluding tuition fees. Have a look at the other expenses you will incur while staying in Montreal.

1. Average tuition fees: CA$20,000 to CA$30,000 per year
2. Accommodation: CA$650 to CA$1,600 per month
3. Transportation: CA$126 per month
4. Food: CA$350 per month
5. Telephone: CA$40 per month
6. Books & school supplies: CA$200 per month

Montreal has a well-connected public transportation system, especially for students. The public bus transit system (STM) is convenient, quick, safe, inexpensive, and clean. Students can choose from multiple transportation options like bus, train, taxi, and bicycle to get in and around the city. The city has a strong transportation network comprising 220 bus routes and an underground rail system.

1. Bus: Prefer to travel by bus? There are several bus stops near the property that will ensure an easy commute to the many parts of the city. You can take the Côte-Sainte-Catherine / Hudson bus stop, Édouard-Montpetit / Louis-Colin bus stop, and Station Université-de-Montréal bus stop, which are located near HEC Montreal.
2. Train: Montreal has 68 metro stations that are easy to find and are prominently identified above the ground by blue and white signs. The fares are calculated based on the length of the ride rather than the distance traversed. Single tickets cost around CA$3.25, and many discounts are available for students. There are many train stations close to student accommodation in Montreal, including the Université-de-Montréal subway station, Côte-des-Neiges subway station, Édouard-Montpetit subway station, and Côte Ste-Catherine subway station.
3. Taxi: When you need to get to your destination quickly but are not sure where you are going, then taxis are the best option. To prevent communication issues, it’s usually a good idea to write down your address, including the cross street. Taxis are frequently available in the city, and you can also access the Uber mobile app.
4. Bicycle: Cycling is the most affordable and sustainable means of transportation for students. You will find many good and safe cycling routes near HEC Montreal.