The 1/2 means a bathroom. Not sure of the origins; perhaps it is from the days when some apartments did not have bathrooms. http://newtomontreal.com/apartment-

The 1/2 means a bathroom. Not sure of the origins; perhaps it is from the days when some apartments did not have bathrooms. http://newtomontreal.com/apartment-hunting-ads-lingo/ http://newtomontreal.com/apartment-hunting-ads-lingo/ Montreal is very much a renter's city. It is common for anyone under 30 to move once every two years -- some people move every single year. Rents are not as cheap as they were in the 90s but they are still desirable compared to other major cities in Canada.