Travel nurse housing in Montreal, Quebec: a local guide

Travel nurse housing in Montreal is easiest to find when you start from your hospital and work outward. On Travel Nurse Houses (TNH), furnished monthly homes in Montreal had a median rate of CA$3,270 as of October 31, 2026, and you can search by the hospital you are assigned to.

This guide covers the main hospital sites, what housing costs on TNH, how to choose an area based on your commute, transit passes, Quebec rules worth knowing before you sign anything, and how to reach a host.

Key takeaways

• As of October 31, 2026, TNH had 12 live furnished homes in Montreal, with a median monthly rate of CA$3,270.
• Choosing housing on the same métro line as your hospital matters more in Montreal than living as close as possible.
• The MUHC Glen site is next to Vendôme station by tunnel, and the CHUM central campus has underground access to Champ-de-Mars station.
• Nurses licensed in another Canadian province still need a permit from the OIIQ to practise in Quebec, and French-language requirements affect which permit you receive.
• In Quebec, rentals of 32 consecutive days or more are not subject to the Tourist Accommodation Act, so monthly stays fall outside CITQ registration.
• Quebec has been restricting the use of placement agencies in its public health network, so confirm with your agency how your assignment is structured before you commit to housing.

Which Montreal hospitals are you likely to work at?

Montreal is home to several large teaching hospitals, and two of the biggest sites shape where many travelers choose to live. Knowing exactly which building you report to is the first step, because the city is large and commutes vary a lot.

• MUHC Glen site, at 1001 boul. Décarie, houses the Montreal Children's Hospital, the Cedars Cancer Centre, the Royal Victoria Hospital and the Montreal Chest Institute. Vendôme métro station sits next to the site and connects to it by tunnel.
• CHUM central campus, at 1051 Sanguinet Street downtown, has underground access to Champ-de-Mars métro station. The CHUM has been described as the largest French-language teaching hospital in North America, which is worth keeping in mind if your French is limited.

Many other hospitals and health centres serve the city and the wider island. If your assignment is at one of them, search homes near your hospital on TNH, where each home shows its distance to nearby hospitals.

What does travel nurse housing in Montreal cost on TNH?

As of October 31, 2026, TNH had 12 live furnished homes in Montreal, and the median monthly rate was CA$3,270. These are TNH figures at that date, so treat them as a guide rather than a fixed price. Half the homes were listed above that rate and half below.

When you compare homes, look at the full monthly picture, not just the rent:

• Whether utilities, internet and heating are included, which matters through a Montreal winter.
• Whether parking is available, and if so whether it is indoor or outdoor.
• The cost of a transit pass if you will not drive.
• Laundry access, since in-suite machines save time after long shifts.

With a small number of homes listed, it helps to start looking early and message hosts as soon as your dates are confirmed. You can browse current listings on the furnished homes in Montreal page.

How do you choose an area relative to your hospital?

In Montreal, the best area is usually the one with a short, direct trip to your unit, ideally on a single métro line with no transfer. A home that looks close on a map can take longer if you need to change lines or cross the mountain by bus.

A few general starting points:

• For the Glen site: look at areas with easy access to Vendôme station, such as Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Westmount, or along the commuter train lines that stop at Vendôme.
• For the CHUM: downtown, Old Montreal and the Quartier Latin put you close to Champ-de-Mars and nearby stations, and neighbourhoods such as the Plateau-Mont-Royal are a short métro trip away.
• For other hospitals: search by the hospital name first, then check which métro station or bus route links the home to the entrance you will use.

Think about your shift pattern too. If you work nights, check how late your route runs and whether the walk from the station to the home feels comfortable after dark. If you plan to drive, ask the host about winter parking and snow removal on the street.

Getting around Montreal on transit

Most travelers in Montreal can manage without a car if they live near the métro. The STM's regular monthly pass covers the bus, métro, train, REM and the 747 airport shuttle, and it is valid from the first to the last day of the month. Zone A covers the agglomeration of Montréal only.

Fares rose on July 1, 2026. Current monthly pass prices are below.

Pass	Area covered	Monthly price
Regular monthly pass (Zone A)	Agglomeration of Montréal	CA$110
Tous modes AB	Montreal, Laval and Longueuil	CA$170
Tous modes ABC	Wider region	CA$206

Because the pass runs by calendar month, an assignment that starts mid-month may call for single fares at first. If you choose a home in Laval or Longueuil to save on rent, factor in the higher pass price when you compare.

Quebec rental rules that affect monthly stays

Quebec treats short stays and monthly stays differently. Any short-term rental of 31 consecutive days or less requires a CITQ registration number. Rentals of 32 consecutive days or more are not subject to the Tourist Accommodation Act, and registration is not required.

For most travelers on an assignment, this means a stay of a month or longer falls outside the tourist accommodation rules. If you need only a few weeks, or your dates are very short, ask the host whether their home is set up for that length of stay before you agree on terms.

Whatever the length, get the essentials in writing: your dates, the monthly rate, what is included, the deposit and how it is returned, and what happens if your assignment ends early or is extended.

Licence, French and agency rules to check before you sign

Sort out your permit before you commit to housing. Even if you already hold a permit in another Canadian province or territory, you must apply to the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) for a permit to practise in Quebec.

French is part of the process. The OIIQ issues a regular permit if you meet the French-language requirements of the Charter of the French Language, or a temporary, time-limited permit if you do not. You are considered to have enough French if, for example, you completed at least three years of full-time secondary or post-secondary instruction in French; otherwise your French is assessed by an exam run by the Office québécois de la langue française. Confirm your situation directly with the OIIQ.

The way travel staffing works in Quebec has also been changing. Bill 10, assented to on April 20, 2023, says a health and social services body cannot use a personnel placement agency or independent workers except as prescribed by regulation. The first phase of these restrictions covered Montreal, and implementation is to be completed by the end of 2026. Since December 2024, Santé Québec has been the sole employer across the province's health and social services network. Ask your agency or employer to confirm how your assignment is set up before you pay a deposit.

How to book travel nurse housing in Montreal on TNH

Booking on TNH starts with a search and a direct conversation with the host.

1. Search by your hospital. Use the hospital search and compare each home's distance to your site. TNH covers 900+ hospitals across Canada and lists 1,100+ furnished homes.
2. Shortlist by commute. Check the métro line, transfers and walking distance at both ends.
3. Message hosts directly. Share your dates, unit and shift pattern, and ask about utilities, parking, laundry and winter conditions.
4. Earn a verified nurse badge. TNH staff check your licence, which gives hosts more confidence when you reach out.
5. Confirm the details in writing before any money changes hands.

If your agency arranges housing, it can post a housing request with your hospital, dates and budget on the agency page, which alerts hosts near that hospital.

Montreal rewards a little planning: confirm your permit and assignment details, pick an area on a direct transit line to your hospital, and reach out to hosts early, since the number of homes is modest. When you are ready, browse furnished homes in Montreal and message a host with your dates.

Frequently asked questions

How much does travel nurse housing in Montreal cost?

As of October 31, 2026, the median monthly rate for furnished homes on TNH in Montreal was CA$3,270, across 12 live homes. Rates vary by size, location and what is included. Check whether utilities, internet and parking are in the price when you compare.

Where should a travel nurse live in Montreal?

Live where you have a short, direct trip to your hospital, ideally on one métro line without a transfer. For the MUHC Glen site, areas near Vendôme station work well; for the CHUM, downtown and nearby neighbourhoods close to Champ-de-Mars station are convenient. Search by hospital on TNH to see each home's distance.

Do I need a Quebec permit if I am already licensed in another province?

Yes. Nurses who hold a permit in another Canadian province or territory must still apply to the OIIQ for a permit to practise in Quebec. Depending on your French, you may receive a regular permit or a temporary one. The OIIQ website explains the current steps.

Do I need a car for a Montreal assignment?

Usually not, if your home is near the métro. The STM regular monthly pass costs CA$110 and covers the bus, métro, train, REM and 747 airport shuttle within the agglomeration of Montréal. A car can help for some shift times or hospitals outside the centre, but ask the host about winter parking first.

Do monthly rentals in Quebec need a CITQ registration number?

Not if the stay is 32 consecutive days or more, since those rentals are not subject to the Tourist Accommodation Act. Short-term rentals of 31 consecutive days or less do require a CITQ registration number. If your stay is shorter than a month, ask the host how they handle it.