Renting in Brossard in 2026

Brossard is the largest suburb on Montreal's South Shore, with a population of roughly 91,500 as of the 2021 Census. Since July 2023, Brossard has had direct REM light-rail access to downtown Montreal, with a trip to Gare Centrale taking as little as 16 minutes, making it one of the fastest-growing commuter destinations on the South Shore.

The rental market here spans everything from high-rise towers near the REM stations to established single-family and townhouse neighbourhoods further from Taschereau Boulevard. Renters priced out of central Montreal increasingly look to Brossard first, drawn by the REM connection, the retail and dining density around Quartier DIX30, and easy highway access to the rest of the South Shore.

The local economy runs on the following:

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  Quartier DIX30, one of the largest lifestyle shopping and entertainment districts in Quebec, anchoring dense retail employment along Taschereau Boulevard
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  A concentration of car dealerships and commercial services that makes Brossard a retail hub for the South Shore

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  Quartier DIX30, a major shopping, dining, and entertainment district
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  REM stations Panama, Du Quartier, and Brossard, part of the Réseau express métropolitain that opened in 2023
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  Parc écologique des Sansonnets and roughly 37 km of connected bike paths

Every rental in Brossard is governed by the Quebec Civil Code (residential leases). Key rules that apply regardless of town size:

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  No fixed provincial rent-increase guideline.The TAL publishes a base percentage each year (3.1% for 2026) as one factor among several — capital expenditures and service changes can adjust it further.
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  Security deposits are illegal in Quebec.A landlord may only require first month's rent in advance at signing — no separate damage, key, or pet deposit of any kind.
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  Landlord entry requires 24 hours' written notice.For repairs, showings, or inspections.
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  Disputes go to the TAL.Quebec's Tribunal administratif du logement handles applications from both landlords and tenants.
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  No legally required move-in inspection report.A written move-in inspection is good practice but is not a Quebec Civil Code requirement.

Deep guides for each of these topics are in the SQRFT guide library.

• Statistics Canada 2021 Census Profile
• Riverside School Board
• Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin
• Quebec TAL