Roommates in Laval, QC
Updated October 4, 2026
Laval, just north of the island of Montreal, is Quebec's third-largest city. The metro and the REM reach it, and Chomedey, Laval-des-Rapides, Pont-Viau, Vimont, Sainte-Rose, Duvernay and Fabreville are all covered by matching.
Take the questionnaire to see compatible profiles and listings in this area.
Getting around
- Orange line: Cartier, De la Concorde and Montmorency stations, direct to Montreal.
- REM: Sainte-Dorothée and Île-Bigras stations (Deux-Montagnes branch, since November 2025), direct downtown.
- exo train line 12 Saint-Jérôme: De la Concorde, Vimont and Sainte-Rose stations.
- STL buses across Laval, connecting to metro and REM stations.
Transit sources: STM, REM, exo. Always check your commute before signing.
The area at a glance
More houses, finished basements and rooms in houses than in central Montreal, plus apartment buildings and towers near the metro (Montmorency, De la Concorde, Cartier).
For students: Collège Montmorency and Université de Montréal's Laval campus are near Montmorency station.
When searching online, add "QC": many results are about Laval, France. On Ton Coloc, every Laval area is in Quebec.
How Ton Coloc works
- Questionnaire: what you're looking for (a room, a roommate, a room to offer), your areas, budget and lifestyle.
- Account and one-time payment, no subscription (see pricing).
- Identity check (about 2 minutes, via Stripe Identity) to see your matches and send messages.
- Built-in messaging: your email and phone number are never shown to other members.
Tips for renting in Quebec
- No deposits. In Quebec, a landlord may only ask for the first month's rent in advance. A security deposit or any other sum is not allowed, nor are post-dated cheques (Civil Code art. 1904). Someone asking for a transfer to "hold" a room before you visit? That's a classic scam signal.
- July 1. Most Quebec leases end June 30, so July 1 is the big moving day. Start looking in spring and book a truck or movers early.
- The TAL lease. The Tribunal administratif du logement lease form is mandatory for every new lease, even for a room. Between roommates, liability is joint (each pays their share) unless a solidarity clause is written in; see the TAL's joint tenancy page and its roommate agreement (French PDF).
- Lease assignment and subletting. To leave mid-lease, you can propose an assignment (cession) or a sublet. The landlord has 15 days to answer; since February 21, 2024, if they refuse an assignment without a serious reason, the lease ends on the date you gave. Details and templates on the TAL page.
- Visits and identity. Visit before paying, meet your future roommates and keep your exchanges in writing. On Ton Coloc, every member's identity is verified (photo ID + selfie, via Stripe Identity) before they can see matches and send messages. It isn't a background check, so do your own checks too.
FAQ
Which Laval areas are covered?
Chomedey, Sainte-Rose, Vimont, Laval-des-Rapides, Pont-Viau, Duvernay and Fabreville. You can combine them with Montreal or North Shore areas.
Can you live in Laval without a car?
Near Cartier, De la Concorde, Montmorency or the REM, yes for many trips. Further out, check STL routes before committing.
Is it practical for studying in Montreal?
The Orange line links Laval to downtown and UQAM; the REM (Sainte-Dorothée, Île-Bigras) goes downtown and to Édouard-Montpetit station near Université de Montréal.
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