Residence options | Apply now for academic year 2025-2026
Why Choose Residence as an Upper Year Student?
Returning to residence as an upper year student offers numerous advantages:
- Proximity to Campus: Enjoy the convenience of living close to your classes, giving you more time to fully immerse yourself in your university experience and explore the vibrant city of Montreal.
- Hassle-Free Living: Forget about apartment hunting and shopping for furniture. McGill’s furnished units have everything you need to make your living experience comfortable and stress-free.
- All-Inclusive Amenities: Heating, laundry services, and internet connection are all included in the rent, making it a one-stop shop for all your living needs.
- Safe and Reliable Environment: Trust McGill to provide a secure and dependable living space where you can focus on your studies and personal growth.
- Supportive Community: Count on the Student Housing Office to assist you whenever you need help, ensuring you have the support you need to thrive.
- Competitive Rent: Benefit from rent that is competitive with the downtown Montreal housing market, offering you great value for your money.
How to Apply
New to student housing? Returning Residence Student?
Contact us at housing.residences [at] mcgill.ca to inquire about available spaces
Spaces are limited and housing offers will be sent out on a first come first serve basis.
Residence Options
Solin Hall Residence
This beautiful building is situated southwest of McGill's downtown campus, near the Atwater Market and the Lachine Canal
- Rooms are newly renovated and fully furnished.
- With only four subway stops away from the main campus, you can easily access downtown in minutes.
- You have the option of choosing your roommates in the 2, 3 or 4 bedroom apartments.
- The neighborhood boasts proximity to one of Montreal's best markets with plenty of local food vendors, cafes, cultural events.
- Enjoy scenic and relaxing walks, bike rides, or rollerblading along the water.
Rent
Lease is for a period of 8.42 months from August 23, 2025 - May 3, 2026, but can easily be extended until June 30.
Fees include:
- laundry facilities in the building
- electricity
- hot water
- heating
- internet
Facilities
- Apartment style housing with kitchen, living room, dining room and bathroom. The building has a computer lab, TV lounge, study room, and a games room (pool table, piano and arcade games). Apartments have spacious interiors, high ceilings and oversized windows that flood with plenty of natural light.
- There is a total of 105 apartments housing 280 students in studio units, double rooms and 2, 3, 4 bedroom apartments.
- Apartments are furnished with Twin size bed and mattress (some may be loft beds), desk, dresser, bookshelf, lamp, drapery. Kitchens and living areas have a refrigerator, stove, dining table and chairs, sofa, lamp, and drapery.
- Front desk Monday - Friday 9h00 to 17h00 and roving security agents. Locked entrance with intercom.
- On-site laundry facilities included in the rent. The use of washers and dryers in the residence buildings are available 24/7 at no additional charge.
- On-site maintenance staff, underground parking available (extra fee). *There is no extra storage space beyond what is available in your room.
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Royal Victoria College Residence (Tower)
Don't miss this amazing opportunity to live on campus at the RVC tower, primarily for returning undergrads!
- It's super close to your classes and the vibrant downtown core.
- You’ll save money on transportation and have more free time to study and explore Montreal!
- Rent is competitive and aligned with the downtown Montreal housing market.
- All You Care To Eat Meal Plan offers you the flexibility you need to meet your nutritional needs.
Rent
Lease is for a period of 8.42 months from August 23, 2025 - May 3, 2026
Fees include:
- use of laundry facilities
- electricity
- hot water
- heating
- internet
Facilities
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There is a total of 179 students in single rooms.
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Dormitory-style with shared washroom facilities centrally located on each floor. Shared kitchenettes throughout the building. Common rooms include 2 TV rooms, games room, aerobics room, study room and a large lounge.
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Rooms are furnished with a twin size bed and mattress, desk, chair, dresser, bookshelf, lamp, drapery, wastepaper basket and a small fridge.
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Front desk and roving agents at night. Card reader building access.
Front desk hours- Mon-Fri Sat-Sun 08h00 - 12h00
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On-site laundry facilities included in the rent. The use of washers and dryers in the residence buildings are available 24/7 at no additional charge.
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Maintenance staff for common areas. Ironing boards and irons available on loan. *There is no extra storage space beyond what is available in your room.
Mandatory Meal Plan
- Students living at RVC are on the mandatory meal plan and have access to all the dining halls and on-campus restaurants.
- RVC has a dining hall in the building.
Greenbriar Apartment, 3575 University Street
Independent living in your own private apartment across from campus.
- 63 one bedroom or studio apartments.
- Houses both upper year undergraduate and graduate students.
- Furnished apartment with fridge & stove and on site laundry.
- All apartments have their own bathroom and kitchen.
- Very close to campus and housing office.
Rent
Lease is for a period of 10.29 months from August 23, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Possibility to renew the lease and to return to the same apartment each year. Only applicable to full time registered McGill students.
Fees include:
- no-charge laundry facilities
- electricity
- hot water
- heating
- internet
Facilities
- Apartments include the following furnishings: Bedrooms: single-sized bed or double size, desk and study chair, dresser, bookshelf, night table, and vertical blinds/curtains. Kitchen: stove and fridge, table and chairs.
- On-site laundry facilities included in the rent. The use of washers and dryers in the residence buildings are available 24/7 at no additional charge.
- Locked entrance with card reader access to the building.
Laird hall at Mac Campus
Looking for an economical, budget-friendly residence option? Consider our residence located on Macdonald Campus.
Commute downtown via the McGill Shuttle and have the opportunity to live in a tranquil area west of Montreal.
Laird Hall is a co-ed residence for primarily undergraduate students. Residents enjoy comfortable rooms, modern kitchens and cozy common rooms on each floor. Each residence room in Laird Hall is equipped with a mini-fridge.
Rent
Lease is for a period of 8.42 months from August 23, 2025 - May 3, 2026
Fees include:
- no-charge laundry facilities
- electricity
- hot water
- heating
- internet
Facilities
- There are a total of 251 students in single and double bedrooms.
- Dormitory style housing with common shared washrooms, kitchens and common rooms. Certain floors have separate sections for men and women while the others are co-ed. All the common areas are co-ed.
- Furnished bedrooms (bedding, bathroom accessories and mini fridges not included) with a bed, a desk, a dresser and a closet.
- The communal kitchen on each floor is equipped with toasters, microwaves, fridges and freezers, kitchen table and chairs.
- Amenities in the building include a games room and a movie room to wind off from school stresses.
- There is no Mandatory meal plan for students residing on Macdonald Campus. Students can use their oneCard to make purchases at Café T.W.I.G.S on campus. Students may access and eat at the Ceilidh Restaurant on campus.
- 24hr Macdonald Campus Security Office located inside Laird Hall. Locked main entrance (controlled by card access).
- Parking available. Extra fees apply.
- Bicycle storage available.
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