The average cost of rent for an apartment in a residence for seniors depends on many factors including the city in which the retirement home is located, the type of unit, and the health care provided. On average, renting an apartment in Outaouais, with the exception of the rural region, costs $2,038. These amounts are based on data provided by Bonjour Résidences partner residences in Quebec.
Evaluating the average cost of rent in a seniors' residence in Gatineau and the Outaouais requires a deeper look than standard provincial averages. Actual costs fluctuate significantly depending on whether you settle in the heart of the city or in the surrounding regional municipalities. To build an accurate budget and discover the tax credits applicable to your situation, please consult our detailed report: What is the Cost of a Senior Living Residence in 2025?.
Start your search for the ideal retirement home by calculating your budget, using our “Where to start” tool, then fill in the accommodation request form for assistance in your search.
The Average Rental Costs for Different Types of Units in Outaouais
Unit type | Average Cost |
Single room | $1,902 |
| 1 ½ | $2,000 |
3 ½ | $2,300 |
| 4 ½ | $3,000 |
The Major Divisions of the Outaouais Region
Gatineau East : Buckingham, Masson-Angers, Gatineau
Gatineau West : Hull, Aylmer
Surroundings : Pontiac, Chelsey, La Pêche, Cantley, Denholm, Val-des-Monts, L’Ange-Gardien
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The Average Costs of Rent in a Seniors’ Residence in the Surrounding Areas
Regions | The average rent for a standard dwelling (2025 data) | The average rent for a dwelling with care (2025 data) |
Abitibi-Témiscamingue | $2,309 | N/A |
Laurentians | $2,112 | $3,040 |
Consult the residences for seniors available on the territory of your CISSS or CIUSSS
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Chaudière-Appalaches
Capitale Nationale
North Coast
Estrie
Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Laval
Lanaudiere
Laurentians
Mauricie-and-Centre-du-Quebec
Monteregie
Montreal
- CIUSSS West-Central Montreal
- CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
- CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
- CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
- Montreal West Island CIUSSS
