Why these strangers are living together in a Montreal home

Montreal’s housing market is pushing renters into co-living arrangements, with private rooms in a Hochelaga-Maisonneuve home priced from C$800 to C$1,600 depending on season. The article highlights affordability pressure and a shift toward communal housing for up to 20 residents. This is primarily a local housing affordability story with limited direct market impact.

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Montreal’s housing market is pushing renters into co-living arrangements, with private rooms in a Hochelaga-Maisonneuve home priced from C$800 to C$1,600 depending on season. The article highlights affordability pressure and a shift toward communal housing for up to 20 residents. This is primarily a local housing affordability story with limited direct market impact.