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 Monteregie and on the South Shore of Montreal region costs between $2,181 and $2,438, respectively. For accommodation with care, the average price is $3,556. 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 Montérégie and on Montreal's South Shore 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 and available service packages.
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The Average Rental Costs for Different Types of Units on the South Shore of Montreal
Unit type | Average cost |
Single room | $2,501 |
1 ½ | $2,008 |
3 ½ | $2,355 |
4 ½ | $3,165 |
* Note that this is an average price for the entire South Shore. The most affordable average rent price is on the South Shore Centre, with $1,979 for a studio.
The Average Rental Costs for Different Types of Units in Montérégie
Unit type | Average cost |
Single room | $2,208 |
1 ½ | $1,986 |
3 ½ | $2,097 |
4 ½ | $2,559 |
* Note that this is an average price for the entire Montérégie. The most affordable average rent is in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, with $1,701 for a studio.
The South Shore is divided into several zones:
Central South Shore : Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Hubert, Saint-Lambert, LeMoyne, Greenfield Park
South Shore East : Boucherville, Varennes, Sainte-Julie, Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Saint-Amable, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Beloeil, Otterburn Park, Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil, McMasterville, Carignan, Chambly, Richelieu, Saint- Mathias-sur-Richelieu, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Vercheres
West South Shore : La Prairie, Candiac, Saint-Constant, Sainte-Catherine, Delson, Saint-Philippe, Saint-Isidore, Mercier, Châteauguay, Léry, Beauharnois, Melocheville, Maple Grove, Kahnawake, Saint-Mathieu 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 -Lake, Les Coteaux, Île-Perrot.
Check the Average Cost of a Seniors’ Apartment by City
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Average apartment rental costs based on unit type, in Saguenay
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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) |
Montreal | $2,324 | $4,603 |
Chaudière-Appalaches | $1,974 | $3,117 |
Estrie | $1,974 | N/A |
Mauricie | $1,988 | 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
Lanaudière
Laurentians
Mauricie-and-Centre-du-Quebec
Montérégie
Montréal
- 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
