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 Montreal’s area costs $2,324. For accommodation with care, the average price is $4,603. These amounts are based on data provided by Bonjour Résidences partner residences in Quebec.
Knowing the average cost of rent in a seniors' residence in Montreal is an excellent starting point, but actual costs fluctuate over time. To ensure your calculations are accurate and tailored to your specific situation, please consult our special report: What is the Cost of a Senior Living Residence in 2025?. You will find a clear and reliable overview of current rates across the city and available service packages.
The West Island of Montreal has the highest average standard rent in the greater Montreal area at $2,873, while the North Island of Montreal has the lowest at $1,924. 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 Montreal
Unit Type | Average Cost |
Single room | $2,534 |
1 ½ | $1,808 |
3 ½ | $2,290 |
4 ½ | $3,149 |
The Island of Montreal Is Divided Into Several Zones:
Montreal Center : Downtown, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Côte-Saint-Luc, Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal West, Hampstead, Westmount, Mont-Royal, Plateau Mont-Royal, Outremont, Rosemont, Villeray, Verdun, The southwest
Montreal West (West-Island) : Beaconsfield, Senneville, Roxboro, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Pierrefonds, Île-Bizard, Île-Dorval, Sainte-Geneviève, Baie-d'Urfé, Kirkland, LaSalle, Lachine, Dorval, Dollard-des -Ormeaux, Pointe-Claire, Saint-Laurent
Montreal North : Ahuntsic, Cartierville, Montreal North, Rivière-des-Prairies.
Montreal East : Pointe-aux-Trembles, Mercier, Anjou, Saint-Leonard, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Saint-Michel
Vaudreuil-Soulanges: Pincourt, Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Les Cèdres, Pointe-des-Cascades, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Terrasse-Vaudreuil, Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac, Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, L'Île- Cadieux, Coteau-du-Lac, Les Coteaux, Île-Perrot.
Check the Average Cost of a Seniors’ Apartment by City
Average apartment rental costs based on unit type, in Laval
Average apartment rental costs based on unit type, on the North Shore of Montreal
Average apartment rental costs based on unit type, in the Laurentians
Average apartment rental costs based on unit type, in the region of Outaouais to Gatineau
Average apartment rental costs based on unit type, in Monteregie
Average apartment rental costs based on unit type, on the South Shore
Average apartment rental costs based on unit type, in Quebec
Average apartment rental costs based on unit type, in Sherbrooke
Average apartment rental costs based on unit type, in Saguenay
Average apartment rental costs based on unit type, in Lanaudiere
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) |
Laval | $2,302 | $4,071 |
Monteregie and South Shore | $2,181 | $3,556 |
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
