This type of accommodation is ideal for those with the bulk of their courses at Loyola, or who prefer sharing living quarters with other relatively new students in a friendly but enclosed environment. Space is limited, however, so see the details and fill out an application form by visiting the Residence's web site . If most of your classes are downtown, or you're an older student, or you simply prefer choosing your own type of living accommodations, then the off-campus option may be best for you. Montreal is surprisingly affordable for a major North American city. It's great for students at Loyola, not as convenient for those studying downtown.
Public transportation is available, however.
Note that there's not much of a nightlife here. Apartments near Guy St. are usually in high-rise type buildings, and a couple minutes' walk to campus. Further east, there's the 'McGill ghetto,' where walk-ups are available. Downtown apartments tend to be expensive, and their level of cleanliness varies greatly. However, you have access to great nightlife and transportation.