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Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens — Page 2
Montreal's rental market is experiencing significant strain as prices rise, vacancy rates climb, and emergency housing demands surge. The city faces mounting pressure to address affordability challenges while landlords maintain elevated rents despite available units.
133D AGO
Asking rents in Montreal have doubled since 2019
New report finds average two-bedroom asking rent is now $2,312, up from $1,130 seven years ago.
137D AGO
Montreal invests $25M in 350 affordable homes in Rosemont
Four residential buildings in the Angus Technopark will house 121 one-bedroom, 134 two-bedroom, and 95 three-bedroom units by next year.
137D AGO
Vacant housing units in Montreal sit at 25,000 as rents soar
According to Radio-Canada, the city has as many empty residential properties as there are homes in all of Villeray.
152D AGO
Cost of living crushing Montreal renters right now
157D AGO
Montreal funds $3.4M push to prevent homelessness before July 1
City increases relocation assistance ahead of the major moving day as encampments grow across the east end.
