Travel nurse housing in Mississauga, Ontario: a local guide

Travel nurse housing in Mississauga usually means a furnished monthly home near one of two hospitals: the Mississauga Hospital in Cooksville or Credit Valley Hospital in the city's northwest. On Travel Nurse Houses (TNH), the median monthly rate in Mississauga was CA$2,560 as of November 5, 2026, so it pays to choose your area around your hospital before you compare prices.

This guide covers the hospitals, what furnished housing costs, which parts of the city work for each site, getting around on MiWay and by car, local rental rules, Ontario registration, and how to book.

Key takeaways

• Mississauga has two main hospital sites run by Trillium Health Partners: the Mississauga Hospital at Hurontario Street and Queensway West, and Credit Valley Hospital on Eglinton Avenue West.
• As of November 5, 2026, TNH had 10 live homes in Mississauga with a median monthly rate of CA$2,560.
• Choosing a home close to your specific hospital matters more than choosing a neighbourhood, because the two sites sit in different parts of a large, car-oriented city.
• MiWay is the local bus system, and in 2026 a PRESTO monthly pass costs $145 for adults, with free MiWay connections when you transfer to or from GO Transit using PRESTO.
• Nurses already registered in another Canadian province or territory should check the College of Nurses of Ontario's registration guide for out-of-province nurses before their start date.
• On TNH you can search by your assigned hospital, see each home's distance to it, and message hosts directly.

Which hospitals will you work at in Mississauga?

Most healthcare assignments in Mississauga are with Trillium Health Partners (THP), which serves Mississauga, West Toronto and nearby communities through three main sites: the Mississauga Hospital, Credit Valley Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre. Two of those sites are in Mississauga itself.

• Mississauga Hospital: 100 Queensway W, at Hurontario Street and Queensway West in Cooksville, close to the centre of the city.
• Credit Valley Hospital: 2200 Eglinton Ave W. It mainly serves north Mississauga, including Streetsville, Meadowvale and Erin Mills, and provides emergency care, surgery, inpatient medicine, critical care, mental health, diagnostic imaging and lab services.

THP runs a shuttle bus between the Mississauga Hospital, Queensway Health Centre and Credit Valley Hospital, which can help if your assignment has you floating between sites. THP is also building the Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and the Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children, which together are described as the largest hospital in Canada, so expect some construction around the Mississauga Hospital site.

What does travel nurse housing in Mississauga cost?

As of November 5, 2026, the median monthly rate for furnished homes on TNH in Mississauga was CA$2,560, across 10 live homes. That is a TNH figure, and individual homes will sit above or below it depending on size, location and what is included.

For context, Rentals.ca put the average rent for a one-bedroom in Mississauga at $2,036 a month in September 2026, and the average rent across all units at $2,337, down 6.9% from the year before. Those figures describe the general rental market, which is mostly unfurnished, longer leases.

Measure	Monthly figure	Source and date
Median furnished monthly rate on TNH	CA$2,560	TNH, November 5, 2026
Average rent, one-bedroom	$2,036	Rentals.ca, September 2026
Average rent, all units	$2,337	Rentals.ca, September 2026

A furnished home on a monthly term usually costs more than an unfurnished lease because you are not buying furniture, setting up utilities from scratch or signing on for a year. When you compare homes, ask each host what is included, such as internet, utilities, parking and laundry, so you are comparing the full monthly cost.

Where should you live relative to your hospital?

Mississauga is large and spread out, so the best area for you is the one with the easiest trip to your hospital at the hours you work. Start with your hospital, then look at what is nearby.

If you are at the Mississauga Hospital, look in and around Cooksville and along the Hurontario corridor. The city centre area near Square One is close by, with apartments, shopping and transit connections. Mississauga Valleys, to the northeast, is another nearby residential area.

If you are at Credit Valley Hospital, look at Erin Mills, Streetsville, Meadowvale and Creditview. These are the communities the hospital primarily serves, and they tend to be quieter and more suburban, with a mix of houses, townhomes and apartments.

If you may float between sites, a home between the two hospitals can shorten your longest commute, and THP's shuttle can cover trips between sites during the day.

A few things to weigh, whichever site you are at:

• Your commute after a 12-hour night shift, not just at rush hour.
• Whether there is dedicated parking, especially in winter.
• How quiet the home is during the day if you sleep after nights.
• Distance to groceries and a pharmacy you can reach easily.

How do you get around Mississauga on shift work?

Many travelers in Mississauga drive, because the city is built around major roads and highways and shift times do not always line up with bus schedules. If you bring a car, ask your host about parking and check the hospital's staff parking arrangements early in your assignment.

If you rely on transit, MiWay is the city's bus system. The 2026 adult fares are:

• $4.50 cash or contactless
• $3.50 for a single fare on PRESTO
• $145 for a PRESTO monthly pass

Two PRESTO features help on a longer assignment. Once you pay for 11 rides on MiWay in one Monday-to-Sunday week, the rest of that week is free. And with the GO Transit co-fare, your MiWay trip is free when you connect with GO Transit using PRESTO, which is useful for trips into Toronto on days off.

The Hazel McCallion LRT along Hurontario Street is not open yet. In August 2026 it had just entered vehicle testing and was expected to be completed in 2028, so do not count on it during your assignment.

Do Mississauga's short-term rental rules affect your stay?

Mississauga's short-term accommodation licensing applies to anyone renting out all or part of their home for 30 consecutive days or less. Licensed hosts can rent short stays of up to 30 days while they are away, for no more than 180 days in a calendar year.

Most travel nurse housing is booked for a month or longer, which places it outside that short-stay definition. If your assignment is shorter than a month, or you are piecing together a stay from short bookings, ask the host how their rental fits the city's rules. Some websites quote a 28-day cutoff, but that is Toronto's rule; Mississauga's own pages use 30 days.

What should you sort out for Ontario nursing registration?

If you are coming from another province or territory, sort out your registration before you commit to housing dates. In January 2023, Ontario announced "As of Right" legislation to allow healthcare workers already registered or licensed elsewhere in Canada to practise in Ontario.

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) has a separate registration guide for nurses currently registered in another Canadian province or territory. Check that guide and confirm your timeline with the CNO and your agency, then match your move-in date to your confirmed start.

How do you book travel nurse housing in Mississauga on TNH?

TNH is a Canadian platform for furnished monthly housing for travel nurses and other healthcare professionals. It covers 900+ hospitals across Canada and lists 1,150+ furnished homes.

1. Search by your hospital. Use search homes near your hospital, or go straight to homes near the Mississauga Hospital or homes near Credit Valley Hospital. Each home shows its distance to nearby hospitals.
2. Message hosts directly. Ask about dates, what is included, parking and quiet hours before you commit.
3. Earn a verified nurse badge. TNH staff check your licence, which gives hosts more confidence when you reach out.

If your agency arranges housing, it can post a housing request with your hospital, dates and budget, and TNH alerts hosts near that hospital. Replies arrive in the agency's messages. Agencies can learn more on the housing for staffing agencies page.

The simplest way to start is with your hospital. Browse furnished homes in Mississauga, shortlist a few close to your site, and message the hosts to confirm dates and what is included. If you have questions along the way, the help centre is there for you.

Frequently asked questions

How much does travel nurse housing in Mississauga cost?

As of November 5, 2026, the median monthly rate for furnished homes on TNH in Mississauga was CA$2,560, across 10 live homes. Prices vary with the size of the home, its location and what is included. Ask each host about utilities, internet and parking so you can compare the full monthly cost.

Which hospitals are in Mississauga?

Mississauga's two main hospital sites are the Mississauga Hospital at 100 Queensway W in Cooksville and Credit Valley Hospital at 2200 Eglinton Ave W. Both are part of Trillium Health Partners, which also runs the Queensway Health Centre. THP runs a shuttle bus between the three sites.

What area should I live in for Credit Valley Hospital?

Credit Valley Hospital mainly serves north Mississauga, so Erin Mills, Streetsville, Meadowvale and Creditview are natural places to look. These areas are generally quieter and suburban. Searching by hospital on TNH shows each home's distance to Credit Valley so you can compare commutes.

Can I get around Mississauga without a car?

It is possible on MiWay, the city's bus system, where a 2026 adult PRESTO monthly pass costs $145. Shift times and a spread-out city make a car easier for many travelers, especially for night shifts. If you plan to use transit, choose a home close to a direct bus route to your hospital.

Do I need an Ontario licence to work as a travel nurse in Mississauga?

You need to be authorized to practise in Ontario. Ontario's "As of Right" rules allow healthcare workers already registered elsewhere in Canada to practise in Ontario, and the College of Nurses of Ontario has a registration guide for nurses from other provinces and territories. Confirm your requirements and timeline with the CNO and your agency before you book housing.