Greater Montreal is grappling with a severe housing crisis.
Zoom in on the situation
How much does it cost to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Greater Montreal?
The cost of rent is highest on the South Shore, a region that is experiencing a dramatic increase.
Two-bedroom apartment. Variance over two years (2022-2024).
Many neighbourhoods and municipalities are severely impacted
Neighbourhoods and municipalities with an over 25% variance over two years (2022 to 2024) on two-bedroom unit.
Cause for worry
Thousands of people currently experiencing extreme vulnerability
- Many are forced to live in inadequate housing, i.e., units that are too expensive, too small, or substandard.
- Some people have to stay with family or live with many other people under the same roof.
- Others are on the street.
Something can be done
For people in a situation of poverty, solutions to these issues include developing social housing and implementing crisis measures to support people who are homeless or who are facing a housing issue. Community agencies supported by Centraide help implement these solutions.