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 Quebec City costs $2,307. For accommodation with care, the average price is $3,854. These amounts are based on data provided by Bonjour Résidences partner residences in Quebec.
Analyzing the average cost of rent in a seniors' residence in Quebec City requires looking past the general data for the Capitale-Nationale region. Monthly rates fluctuate significantly based on the specific borough and access to integrated healthcare services. To build a rigorous financial plan and discover available tax relief options, take the time to read our reference report: What is the Cost of a Senior Living Residence in 2025?.
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The Average Rental Costs for Different Types of Units in Quebec City
Unit Type | Average Cost |
Single room | $2,279 |
1 ½ | $1,876 |
3 ½ | $2,377 |
4 ½ | $3,042 |
* Note that this is an average price for the entire Quebec City CMA. The most affordable average rent price is in the Upper Town of Quebec, i.e. $1,258 for a studio.
Quebec City is Divided Into Several Zones:
The Center-North of Quebec City includes Lower Town and Upper Town, Québec des Rivières, L’Ancienne-Lorette, Sainte-Foy, Sillery, Cap-Rouge, Saint-Augustin.
The North Suburb of Quebec City included : Charlesbourg, Beauport, Haute-Saint-Charles, Jacques-Cartier, Île-d’Orléans.
The Capitale-Nationale is Divided Into Several Zones:
Center-North :
Quebec – Lower Town: Limoilou, Saint-Roch, Saint-Sauveur, Vanier
Quebec – Upper town: Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Champlain, Montcalm
Quebec of the Rivers: Neufchâtel, Duberger, Les Saules, Lebourgneuf, L’Ancienne-Lorette
Sainte-Foy, Sillery, Cap-Rouge, Saint-Augustin: Sainte-Foy, Sillery, Cap-Rouge, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
North Suburb :
West: Val-Bélair, Saint-Émile, Loretteville, Lac-Saint-Charles, Lac-Delage, Valcartier, Shannon, Lac-Saint-Joseph, Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Fossambault
North: Charlesbourg, Lac Beauport, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury
East: Beauport, Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval, Boischatel, L’Ange-Gardien, Château-Richer, Île-d’Orléans
South Shore Quebec: Charny, Saint-Romuald, Saint-Jean-Chr. and others: Charny, Saint-Rédempteur, Breakeyville, Saint-Romuald, Saint-Jean-Chrysostome, Saint-Nicolas, Saint-Lambert, Saint-Étienne
Lévis, Pintendre and others: Lévis, Pintendre, Saint-Joseph-de-Lévis, Beaumont
Check the Average Cost of a Seniors’ Apartment by City
Average apartment rental costs based on unit type, in Montreal
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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 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) |
Mauricie | $1,988 | N/A |
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean | $1,833 | N/A |
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
